Positive illusions are the self-perceptions we have that our abilities, talents, and skills are exaggeratedly positive
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Answer: T
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You have a painful headache and so you take an aspirin to eliminate the pain. The aspirin works and now you are free of your headache. Taking the aspirin is an example of a:
A. negative reinforcer-it increases the chance of taking aspirin again the next time you have a headache B. negative reinforcer-it decreases the chance of taking aspirin again the next time you have a headache C. positive reinforcer-it increases the chance of taking aspirin again the next time you have a headache D. positive reinforcer-it decreases the chance of taking aspirin again the next time you have a headache
The American psychologist known as the founder of functionalism was
a. William James. b. B. F. Skinner. c. Carl Rogers. d. Erik Erikson.
Gordon has been feeling fatigued at work and has been experiencing more backaches and neckaches. He goes to his doctor, hoping she can diagnose his condition and prescribe some medicine that will alleviate his problems. Gordon's view of health fits the
a. hypochondriac perspective. b. mind-body perspective. c. medical model. d. biopsychosocial model.
The (mistaken) belief that no Jews went to work at the World Trade Centre on the day of the terrorist attack in 2001 best can be defined as:
a. an urban legend b. a contagious hysteria c. a rumour d. a conspiracy theory e. a generalized belief syndrome