What is the best example of a pseudopsychological finding?
a. ?Studies show you a relationship between academic achievement and class attendance.
b. ?Research suggests that we tend to be attracted to people who are similar to us.
c. ?Surveys have found that men tend to report falling in love faster than women.
d. ?We use only 10% of our brains and therefore, nearly everyone is actually a genius.
ANSWER:
d
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a. self-determination b. error management c. learned helplessness d. cognitive dissonance
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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He was frustrated and angry because he felt strongly that he deserved the promotion. In light of that, he began taking home office supplies and stretching the truth on his time card. When asked about these behaviors, Trevor said that the company owed him for not awarding him with the promotion. Which of the following defense mechanisms may best explain Trevor's reasoning? a) sublimation b) projection c) rationalization d) displacement
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a) realistic period b) career consolidation c) tentative period d) fantasy period