Groups

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Two types of groups: cliques and crowds

Some crowds have higher status; self-esteem of members often reflects status of group

When parents emphasized achievement, monitored out-of-school behavior, and made decisions jointly, their children were less likely to be in "druggie" crowd

Authoritative parenting practices associated with children joining crowds that endorse adult standards of behavior

Psychology

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A) a crisis and have become committed to an identity. B) a crisis, but are uncommitted to an identity. C) no crisis and are uncommitted to an identity. D) no crisis, but are committed to an identity.

Psychology

When individuals are diagnosed with OCD, are the obsessive thoughts usually positive or negative? Illustrate your answer with an example of an obsessive thought

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Psychology

What field of science examines the brain mechanisms that support the individual’s mental functions and subsequent behaviors?

A. social science B. evolutionary science C. cognitive neuroscience D. genetics

Psychology

The conditioning process ______.

A. only works in animals B. only works in humans C. works in both humans and animals D. does not work well in either humans or animals

Psychology