When Senator Smith first took office, he was vocal in denouncing homosexuality and equal rights for gays and lesbians. Years later, he revealed he was gay. What defense mechanism might Senator Smith have been experiencing initially?
a. denial
b. reaction formation
c. repression
d. projection
Answer: B
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a. Solitude is the same as loneliness. b. Group cohesiveness is the basis for much of the power that groups exert over us. c. Group cohesiveness is particularly strong for in-groups. d. Most of us need at least some occasional quiet time away from the hustle and bustle of social life.
Which of the following make up Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence?
a. analytical, creative, and practical b. sensorimotor, preoperational, and concrete operations c. linguistic, musical, and bodily–kinesthetic d. intrapersonal, interpersonal, and naturalistic
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Solitary play || Parallel play || Cooperative pretend play || Simple social play || || ||
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A. Making decisions based on social norms B. Participating in a church youth group C. Watching a peer stand up for another regardless of the consequences D. Discussing moral dilemmas with her parents