Jeremy is 16-years-old and drives recklessly. He tells his friends "other people have accidents, not me." This type of thinking represents:

a. abstract reasoning. c. imaginary audience.
b. personal fable. d. utopian thinking.


B

Psychology

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A. factor analysis B. behavioral genetics C. heritability D. graphology

Psychology

Opiate-based drugs have been used to treat which of the following?

A. Depression B. Bipolar disorder C. Dementia D. Diarrhea

Psychology

Charles Spearman's two-factor theory says that intelligence is a:

a. combination of general factor (g) plus specific mental abilities (s) b. group of separate and equally important mental abilities c. set of processes for solving problems d. combination of biological functions of the brain and nervous system

Psychology

What was demonstrated by a study that investigating self-efficacy in people dealing with multiple sclerosis?

A. Self-efficacy is promising but has not demonstrated enough usefulness for physical illness. B. Self-efficacy interventions can be useful for people with certain disorders. C. The effect of self-efficacy greatly depends on the severity of a chronic condition. D. The utility of self-efficacy is hard to gauge because it is inconsistent in people with chronic illness.

Psychology