Larry would like to take Sara on a date, but she refused his first invitation to go bowling. If Sara hates bowling, and Larry continues to ask her out to go bowling, he is exhibiting
a. reaction formation.
b. displaced response.
c. stereotyped behavior.
d. variability.
C
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A. abnormal psychology B. gerontology C. developmental psychology D. maturational studies
Excessive school absence and ____ are two of the earliest and strongest predictors of school dropout
a. substance abuse b. being male c. reading below grade level d. poor problem-solving ability
Why did many psychologists in the mid-1900s study rats in mazes?
A. They were seeking ways to exterminate rats. B. They were trying to develop better methods of teaching children. C. They were seeking general laws of behavior. D. They were trying to develop better tests of human intelligence.
Which of the following is a universal expression?
A. tenderness B. surprise C. reverence D. confusion