A person’s ______ is the individual tendency to explain events as influenced by somewhat controllable, internal, relatively permanent characteristics such as skill or preparedness.

A. internal locus of control
B. external locus of control
C. self-efficacy
D. retention


Ans: A

Psychology

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In contrast to natural ways to alter awareness, __________ may also be used to create changes artificially in the mind and body.

A. chemicals B. hypnosis C. meditation D. mantras

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According to the theory of ethology, built-in or instinctive behaviors can also be called

a. phenotypic. b. nurture. c. fixed action patterns. d. releasing stimuli.

Psychology

Which of the following is directly addressed by the null hypothesis?

a. The population before treatment c. The sample before treatment b. The population after treatment d. The sample after treatment

Psychology

One child takes great pride in academic accomplishments. Another child takes great pride in pleasing her parents. These are examples of the influence of __________ on psychological needs

a. survival c. learning b. intelligence d. biology

Psychology