________ can be best defined as the study of how the real or imagined presence of others influences thought, feeling, and behavior.

A. Clinical psychology
B. Educational psychology
C. Social psychology
D. Industrial psychology


Answer: C

Psychology

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Instead of being friendly, Jim continues to act in a hostile manner even when rebuffed for it. According to George Kelly, which of the following best explains Jim's persistent behavior?

a. Jim makes a low-risk choice of behaving in a hostile manner because he can predict how others will react to it. b. Jim has never tried to be friendly, so he cannot predict how others are going to respond. c. Jim is uncertain about changing his behavior even though the rewards for being friendly are potentially greater. d. All of these are correct.

Psychology

What is the quality of an IQ test that measures how well it predicts school performance?

a. accuracy c. reliability b. congruence d. validity

Psychology

Which of the following statements is true, according to your text?

a. Availability of a behavior is directly affected by practice. b. Some methods of transferring behaviors don't require practice. c. The "take-hold" point of a behavior is unrelated to practice. d. All of these.

Psychology

The restricted pattern of behavior generally observed in autism involves:

A. repetitive movements such as spinning in circles B. an intense preference for keeping things the same C. inappropriate communication patterns D. lack of recognition of significant others

Psychology