According to ________ theory, people want to maximize their personal freedom and react negatively when that freedom is threatened

FIll in the blank with correct word.


Answer: reactance

Psychology

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a. gender roles. b. gender differences. c. sexual orientations. d. gender stereotypes.

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Dr. Dandy, a clinical psychologist, wants to determine if success in treatment for alcoholism can be predicted by a personality measure. He is specifically interested in trying to predict ability to resist relapse

After consulting an expert on the personality measurement, which of the following will Dr. Dandy most likely decide to measure? a) self-efficacy b) extraversion c) locus of control d) self-actualization

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Evidence that antisocial personality disorder may be related to a need for higher stimulation levels in order to be aroused comes from research on

a) serotonin levels. b) electrical brain activity. c) self-reported depression. d) response to drugs for hyperactivity.

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car." This statement is an example of A) tenacity B) a deductive syllogism C) inductive logic D) a logical syllogism

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