George was facing a very unhappy marriage, and he was also about to be indicted for fraud at his place of business
He bought a ticket to Rio and left on the midnight flight. His behavior would be an example of
a. displaced aggression.
b. a double approach conflict.
c. cognitive dissonance.
d. escape or withdrawal.
ANSWER: d
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a. Dr. Jeffers, because he showed a larger effect b. Dr. Amico, because he used more people c. You can trust them equally d. You can't trust either one
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A) hypothetical thinking allows teens to imagine an array of possible futures. B) the choices teens make have more significant implications for their futures. C) in today's society, people need knowledge and skills that go well beyond those children can acquire. D) All of the above.
A positive psychology study is measuring subjects' levels of determination and tenacity. Which central concept of positive psychology is being measured?
A. positive emotions B. engagement C. achievement D. meaning and purpose
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A. cooperative play; parallel play B. parallel play; cooperative play C. social skills; academic skills D. academic skills; social skills