Even though she does not even like the particular genre of music, Jane told all of her friends that the winner of American Idol was from her hometown. Jane was using the method of self-enhancement known as ______________

A) ?downward social comparison.
B) ?upward social comparison.
C) ?basking in reflected glory.
D) ?"CORFing."


C

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a. reinforcement b. conditioning c. a reinforcer d. operant behavior

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As there is a history of hereditary disease in the families of Archie and Veronica, they have arranged a meeting with a specialist at which a family tree concerning the odds of them having a child with a birth defect will be constructed. This event would most accurately be described as a. amniocentesis

b. chorionic villus sampling. c. teratogenic. d. genetic counseling.

Psychology

Downing five or more drinks in a short period of time for men and four or more drinks for women is referred to as __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

Traditional models of advanced thought overvalued

subjective thought. objective thought. personal faith. emotional experiences.

Psychology