John feels like the challenges and opportunities at his new job are “too easy” relative to his skills. According to Csikszentmihalyi, what subjective state is John likely to experience?
A. flow
B. boredom
C. anxiety
D. frustration
Ans: B
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Dr. O'Brien says, "Psychodynamic theory has had a significant impact on psychology because it is based largely on observations in controlled conditions. Further, the theory emphasizes freedom of choice, and the therapy is effective with all disorders." Which part of Dr. O'Brien's statement is accurate?
a. Psychodynamic therapy is effective with all disorders. b. Psychoanalysis has had a significant impact on psychology. c. Psychodynamic theory is based on observations in controlled conditions. d. Psychodynamic theory emphasizes freedom of choice.
The symptoms of dissociative disorders generally become known through ____
a. clinical observation c. self-reports b. complaints by a patient's family members d. psychological testing
The main theme of Vygotsky's theory is that cognitive growth is
a. a product of the child's social interactions within a cultural and historical context. b. uninfluenced by language acquisition. c. universal, with all children developing at the same rate and in the same sequence. d. exclusively shaped by genetic factors.
Which of the following would be LEAST likely to lose its effectiveness as a reinforcer for a child learning to do household chores?
a. chocolate-chip cookies b. black cherry ice cream c. gold stars on a chart d. an afternoon nap