Which teen will have the most positive outcomes?
A) Steve, whose parents let him do anything he wants; he never argues with them.
B) Tina, whose parents are extremely strict; she argues with them on a daily basis.
C) Jessica, whose parents let her do anything she wants; she argues with them about once a week.
D) Bobby, whose parents are neither too strict nor too permissive; he argues with them every once in a while.
D) Bobby, whose parents are neither too strict nor too permissive; he argues with them every once in a while. Adolescents who experience moderate levels of conflict with their parents perform better in school and have fewer overall adjustment difficulties than either those who report higher levels of conflict or no conflict at all.
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a. anxiety occurs when we try so hard to live up to others' expectations that we lose touch with our own desires and feelings. b. anxiety results from feelings and emotions repressed during childhood. c. anxiety results from unconscious desires. d. anxiety results from irrational thoughts.
Cognitive __________, an important part of most cognitive techniques, requires the therapist to identify clients' automatic assumptions and irrational beliefs, then teach the client to identify these patterns on their own. After the unhealthy
thinking patterns are identified, they can then be replaced with realistic, positive, and optimistic thought processes. a. rewiring b. identifying c. adaptation d. restructuring
One stereotype concerning politicians is they never miss the opportunity to have their picture taken with a baby. If this stereotype is true, it is based on the concept of associating yourself with something _________
a. controversial b. likeable c. sympathetic d. revolutionary
Which of the following is a reason why a mother should not breast feed?
a. The World Health Organization recommends breast feeding should only occur as a last resort. b. Modern formula is far better than breast milk. c. The mother has an infectious disease such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, or West Nile virus. d. The American Pediatric Association supports the use of high-protein milk-based formula.