Jona used to believe that leaving shopping carts strewn around the parking lot is rude and careless. However, one day she does this because she's too tired to return her cart properly. Now she believes this behavior is a good thing because customer convenience is important. This example shows how aversive feelings can
A. strengthen our beliefs.
B. cause us to think more deeply about our beliefs.
C. cause behavior to change to match our beliefs.
D. cause us to deny the conflict between our beliefs and behavior.
Answer: B
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A. 24 inches B. 27 inches C. 30 inches D. 33 inches
According to Dollard and Miller, drive, cue, response, and reward are the four elements of learning that govern our learned behavior patterns known as __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The use of defense mechanisms is a way to ____
a. ?approach stress directly b. ?remain aware of our feelings c. ?reinterpret the way that we perceive a stressor d. ?keep our emotions unconscious
Baking bread, getting a massage, exercising, and mindfulness meditation techniques are all ways to ________
a. replace the urgency of Type A behaviors with less intense Type B characteristics. b. move from emotion-focused coping styles into more effective problem-focused coping. c. cope with stress by taking time out and reducing the body's physiological arousal. d. begin to develop the skills to create a stress-free life.