People with cancer tend to be more optimistic if their doctor says "You are 90% certain to survive" as opposed to "There is a 1 in 10 chance you will die." This is an example of
A) poor bedside manners.
B) a heuristic.
C) framing information.
D) developing a healthful concept.
Answer: C
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a. represent a comprehensive taxonomy of personality traits b. do not represent a comprehensive taxonomy of traits c. are all clearly defined and understood by personality psychologists d. were created and defined exclusively by physiological psychologists
__________, a strong type of painkiller used in labor and delivery, block sensation
A) Anesthetics B) Analgesics C) Anti-inflammatories D) Folic acids
____________________ consist of five to ten individuals who hang around together and share activities and confidences, whereas ____________________ are larger groups who may or may not spend much time together and are identified by their activities or attitudes
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Lucinda has a positive view of life and is optimistic about her future as a stockbroker
Lucinda most likely has a(n) a. low degree of self-efficacy. b. external locus of control. c. high degree of self-efficacy. d. expectancy of reciprocal determinism. e. unstable locus of control.