Penelope tends to be hostile and angry much of the time. She recently had an argument with her best friend, Daisy. Daisy, who is more easygoing, is wary about bringing up the debated subject again, even after a significant period of time has elapsed. Daisy probably recognizes that
a. Penelope has a strong fight-or-flight response.
b. Penelope, because of her hostile nature, will exhibit
intense reactions long after the argument by just beingreminded of it.
c. Penelope, because she is high in hostility is likely to remember events in ways that minimize her anger.
d. Penelope has the three most important risk factors for coronary heart disease.
b
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a. ?the type of therapy practiced by the therapist b. ?the therapeutic alliance between the client and the therapist c. ?the amount and type of education attained by the therapist d. ?the gender match between the therapist and the client
Previous cognitive theories have tended to overlook the impact of ________ on personality
a. optimism b. pessimism c. emotion d. the intellect e. the preconscious
Art is a 9th-grade student. In a recent research study, Art reported he had already had his first sexual experience. According to the text, Art is most likely
a. Caucasian. b. Asian. c. Latino. d. Black.
Critics of IQ tests argue that ______.
A. they are really measuring health B. they are biased in favor of those with higher socioeconomic levels C. most tests are culture free and thus cannot measure understanding D. they all measure cultural norms and rules