From an evolutionary perspective, both psychopathic and histrionic personality disorder reflect adaptive strategies related to ______.

a. dominance
b. sexuality
c. creativity
d. safety


Ans: B

Psychology

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A. higher school achievement B. increased behavioral problems C. authoritarian parenting D. a slowed pace of cognitive development

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One of the reasons subjects in Milgram's experiment continued to obey beyond dangerous shock levels was

a. they did not know it was dangerous. b. the demands to continue shocking escalated slowly. c. they were told they were responsible for the learner. d. all of these.

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College students are particularly prone to depression. Which of the following does NOT account for this?

a. pressure to choose a career b. isolation and loneliness c. the breakup of an intimate relationship d. low aspirations and low motivation

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When Kelly's daughter acts up, she tells her, "I can't believe you are even my daughter. How could you behave that way? You should be ashamed of yourself!" and then gives her the cold shoulder for the next hour. Which sort of control is Kelly exerting?

a. Psychological b. Behavioral c. Cognitive d. Volitional

Psychology