If the criterion of body mass index is used to determine being overweight, _____ of American adults are struggling with weight problems
a. almost two-thirds c. approximately 20 percent
b. about half d. all but a small number
A
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According to Carol Dweck and colleague (2000), achievement motives can be maintained by
a. learning and performance goals. c. intrinsic rewards. b. extrinsic rewards. d. the need for approval.
________ refers to the fact that one can become numb and insensitive to the pain and suffering of others
a) Dishabituation b) Habituation c) Desensitization d) Inculcation
Which study showed that people can be influenced to say something that they
seriously doubt is true? (a) Asch's study with the 3 lines (b) Sherif's study with the light in a dark room (c) the Bennington College study in which the students' attitudes became more conservative (d) the study of the people who thought the world was about to end (e) the study that showed object permanence
Researchers often describe positive psychology as an attitude-based approach, emphasizing individual's attitude and feelings that allow for a range of coping and personal growth strategies
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.