The __________ bias is the tendency for a person to attribute his or her failures to external events and his or her successes to personal characteristics and skills
a. internal-external
b. attractiveness
c. fundamental attribution
d. self-serving
Answer: D
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. the dog biting her b. the pain she experienced when the dog bit her c. the sight of a dog d. the fear and anxiety that she now experiences when she sees a dog
With respect to arousal level and athletic performance, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Arousal level needs to fit the task at hand with some tasks requiring a higher arousal level than others. b. Lowering arousal may be crucial, in order to avoid "choking" during a big event. c. Athletes are able to control their levels of arousal through relaxation and imagery. d. Using a varied routine before athletic performances is beneficial in regulating arousal levels.
Katie's mother did not breastfeed her when she was a baby. As an adult, Katie tends to overeat, bites her nails and has what her friends call "a biting wit." It is likely that Katie has not yet resolved her __________ stage of psychosexual development
a) anal b) oral c) latent d) phallic