The cognitive thought distortion defined as expecting the worst in the future when it is actually unlikely to occur is _____.

A. all-or-nothing thinking
B. catastrophizing
C. personalization
D. overgeneralization


B. catastrophizing

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which humanistic theory of personality focuses on studying motivation?

a. Hierarchy of needs b. Self-concept c. Self-efficacy d. Social-cognitive

Psychology

Which company is credited as being one of the first companies to use sexual imagery in their advertising?

a. Proctor & Gamble b. W. Duke and Sons c. Marlboro d. Ford

Psychology

In psychology, __________ refers to the changed conception of the human self as being independent of a person’s social position (such as lord or serf) and an emphasis on individuality. Prior to this people derived their sense of self from their place in the social order.

a. modernity b. societality c. individualism d. libertarianism

Psychology