The observation that inconsistent behavior produces tension is the central idea in which of the following?

a. normative influence
b. cognitive dissonance
c. social loafing
d. informational influence


B

Psychology

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a. sexual dysfunctions b. communication difficulties c. arguments about money d. disagreements about parenting e. infidelity

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Dysfunctional behaviors that spouses, partners, children, and others engage in to cope with the stress of having a family member with a substance-related disorder refers to

a. dependency. b. codependency. c. antisocial personality. d. substance use.

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A primary difference between anorexia nervosa and bulimia is that anorexia patients:

a. refuse to eat while bulimia patients eat enormous amounts of food in short periods of time b. are overly concerned with food while bulimia patients do not show any concern for food c. cannot control their eating while bulimia patients carefully control their food intake d. have a significantly higher IQ compared to bulimia patients

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Transference is characterized by patients' ambivalent attitudes toward their parents

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology