A woman is frustrated by a person at work. Instead of attacking the co worker who is frustrating her, she yells at her best friend. According to the frustration aggression hypothesis, the woman is

A. not really frustrated.
B. more likely to act aggressively after yelling at her friend.
C. demonstrating displacement.
D. demonstrating projection.


C

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Individuals' productivity typically ____ in larger groups, partly due to ____

a. declines; reduced efficiency due to the loss of coordination among group members' efforts b. declines; positive reinforcement from other group members for reduced productivity c. increases; concern about being observed and evaluated by other group members d. increases; commitment to the group's goals

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Ellis, who is in his 70s, enjoys telling his grandchildren about his life experiences. Although he says that there are a few things in his life he regrets, Ellis says overall, "I had a nice ride through life, and you can't ask for anything more than that.". According to Erikson, Ellis is exhibiting a great deal of

a. autonomy. b. industry. c. generativity. d. integrity.

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A night terror is characterized by

a. cessation of breathing while sleeping b. a piercing scream, waking up in a panic state, and not remembering anything the next morning c. a bad dream d. difficulties staying asleep

Psychology

The first time a person with an alcohol use disorder can typically be expected to experience bio/psycho/social problems because of their drinking is in their

a. early to middle 30s. b. late 50s to mid 60s. c. early 40s. d. late 20s to early 30s.

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