The process by which we seek to control or alter our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and urges in order to live an acceptable life is called
a. self-handicapping.
b. self-verification.
c. self-presentation.
d. self-regulation.
d
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Behavior therapy is based on classical and operant conditioning.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Harold is applying his knowledge to the workplace and is studying productivity and quality of work-life. Harold is likely working as a(n)
a. industrial/organizational psychologist. b. health psychologist. c. industrial psychiatrist. d. occupational therapist.
Who would Erikson predict to have the greatest sense of will?
a. Fiona, who has developed autonomy but experiences some shame and doubt b. Tara, who has developed autonomy and experiences no shame or doubt c. Bridget, who has developed autonomy and doubt but experiences no shame d. Maeve, who has not developed autonomy
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The Big Five dimensions of personality are not culturally specific. 2. Children tend to exhibit only three of the five dimensions of personality. 3. Scoring high on extraversion is correlated with having tattoos. 4. Research on the Big Five personality dimensions has shown that our personalities tend to remain fairly stable throughout our lifetimes. 5. William James believed that personality can change considerably over the course of adulthood.