Which of the following statements about mate selection is true?

A) Romantic love is rarely an important factor in mate selection.
B) Little support exists for the idea that "opposites attract."
C) People rarely select partners that resemble themselves.
D) Partners who are similar in personality tend to be less satisfied with their relationship.


B

Psychology

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Rogers believed that the experiences that are incongruent or incompatible with our self-concept become threatening and are manifested as anxiety

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Psychology

Descriptive research refers to:

a. methods used to assess whether two variables vary together in a systematic way b. methods involving active manipulation of some aspect of the environment c. any research that uses invasive methods for observing the target behavior d. the methods used to describe and observe behavior

Psychology

A young boy refused to eat all but specific foods. The problem became so serious that his parents consulted a therapist who suggested that they tell him if he eats a small amount of a new food, they would give him one of his favorite foods

What operant conditioning technique is being used? a) shaping b) the Premack Principle c) negative reinforcement d) systematic desensitization

Psychology

Of the following, the best definition of "reinforcement" is

A. a consequence that decreases behavior. B. a consequence that increases behavior. C. something that is added to the environment. D. something that is removed from the environment.

Psychology