Which contributes most to the variation among siblings in their personality traits?
a. the unique experiences they have that are not shared with their families
b. the family environment that all of them share
c. the way their parents treat them
A
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David feels that no one likes him and that he is deliberately ignored at work. His therapist asks David to keep track of the number of times in a week that people at work actually say something to him. David discovers that people pay more attention to him than he thought. What cognitive-behavior modification technique did David use?
A. graded task assignments B. self-monitoring C. behavioral rehearsal D. free association
A waiter is asked to increase his check average by "suggestively selling" appetizers, salads, and desserts. It has been explained to the waiter that the larger his check average, the more he will make in tips. However, the waiter does not believe that suggestive selling will actually result in increased tips. In this scenario, the waiter's belief that suggestive selling is not likely to result in
more tips exemplifies: a. equity b. expectancy c. instrumentality d. valence
In correlational research, when one variable increases as the other variable decreases, it is a __________ correlation
a. positive c. invalid b. dubious d. negative
Studies examining the social interaction patterns of young computer users show that
a. computer use may promote social interaction. b. increased computer use is positively correlated with increased solitary activity. c. computer use is related to reduced athletic activity. d. computer use is related to reduced verbal interaction with peers.