In Leary’s model of self-esteem and groups, he coins the term “sociometer” to describe

  a.  a type of sociogram (social network chart) that indicates place in a group.
  b.  the hypothetical psychological gauge that calibrates feelings of acceptance in groups.
  c.  a research tool used to measure inclusion-exclusion in groups.
  d.  the inclusion-exclusion continuum.


b.  the hypothetical psychological gauge that calibrates feelings of acceptance in groups.

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b. Specific family members are responsible for discipline. c. Family needs are more important than individual needs. d. We want to remain childless.

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Who introduced the concept of a Type A behaviour pattern?

A) Cannon and Selye B) Glass and Singer C) Friedman and Rosenman D) Holmes and Rahe

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Olfactory receptor neurons in the nose that detect chemical odorants are examples of:

A) motor neurons. B) sensory neurons. C) interneurons. D) Purkinje neurons.

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