When thinking about a bad or happy event and predicting our future level of happiness, we tend to ________

a) neglect all the other factors that will contribute to our future state of mind over time
b) assume the bad or happy event will change us in some meaningful way
c) assume others will view us differently as the result of some bad or happy event
d) underplay the fact that a bad or happy event will likely change us in meaningful ways


a

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Replacing defense-arousing communication with supportive alternatives will help us strengthen our relationships

a. True b. False

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In the United States, the major cause of death of preschool and school-age children is ________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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The component of Freud's personality theory that represents the "self" that is visible to others is the

A. id. B. ego. C. superego. D. defense mechanism.

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