An individual who usually says "It's all my fault" when anything goes wrong is reflecting the ________ characteristic of the depressive attributional style.

A. specific
B. stable
C. internal
D. external


Answer: C

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Ellen is at the mall doing some shopping when she runs into one of her closest friends, Vicki. Vicki is with a friend visiting from out of town and introduces that friend to Ellen. Research on impression formation suggests that

a. Ellen will feel jealous and immediately dislike Vicki's friend. b. Ellen's affection for Vicki will make her tend to like Vicki's friend. c. Ellen will be focused on shopping and not form an impression of Vicki's friend. d. Ellen will like Vicki's friend because she is from out of town.

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One of Chomsky's most persuasive arguments for refuting Skinner's theory of language acquisition was his observation that children

A. produce sentences they have never heard. B. show similar language development across cultures. C. are rewarded for using correct language. D. learn to follow complex language rules, even though they are not aware of doing so.

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Which of the following is NOT true of ECT?

a. It used to be used primarily for depression, but is currently used for a wide range of disorders. b. It is used by about 8% of psychiatrists. c. There are misconceptions about its risks and side effects. d. Critics say it is overused because it boosts psychiatrists' income by taking less time than insight therapy.

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What physical health benefit is associated with those who practice forgiveness?

A. virility B. lower risk of obesity C. increase in stamina D. longevity

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