What is constructive guilt?
a. Guilt that results in severely attacking ourselves so that we are able to finally see that we are responsible.
b. Guilt that allows us to shift blame to others so that we can feel better about ourselves.
c. Guilt that results in positive action on our part to correct the wrong and never do it again.
d. Guilt that results in self-denial and making sure everyone else is taken care of first.
C
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A. gender identity B. sexual disorder C. gender D. sex
Although it is certainly an unusual source of data for researchers, some have looked at Playboy centerfolds and Miss America Beauty pageant contestants. How is this research relevant to eating disorders?
a. The emphasis on thinness is a relatively recent phenomenon in the last 20 years. b. These women's facial features indicated they had dieted beyond the point of medical safety. c. Between 1959 and 1988, their ratio of weight to height for these groups declined dramatically. d. In their interviews, almost all of these women gave subtle clues suggesting they were in deep conflict concerning weight control.
Which of the following students provides the most accurate summary about gender comparisons in adolescents' friendships?
a. Samantha: "Females have much closer friendship patterns than males do.". b. Rosalpina: "Females generally emphasize that intimate conversations are very important to them.". c. Jacques: "Females who focus their attention on their friends—rather than themselves—are likely to be very well adjusted during early adulthood.". d. Michael: "Contrary to popular opinion, the research shows virtually no gender differences in relationships with friends.".
Which maternal characteristic is most strongly associated with giving birth to a baby with Down syndrome?
a. Low levels of intelligence (i.e., mental retardation) b. Consumption of alcohol c. Higher maternal age d. Exposure to lead or mercury