Ted just bought a new car. Two weeks later a copy of Consumer Report arrives in his mailbox. From the cover he determines that the magazine evaluated four small cars including the one he just bought
When he turns to the article he finds that his car received "the worst evaluation since the Edsel." Which theory of motivation would be most helpful in understanding how Ted is likely to deal with the fact that he purchased a car with such a low rating?
a) instinctive
b) drive-reduction
c) optimum-level
d) cognitive-consistency
D
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a. the problem-focused approach b. the psychoanalytic approach c. the cognitive approach d. the activation-synthesis approach
The teenage pregnancy rate has ________ since the 1990s
A) increased drastically B) stayed the same C) decreased D) increased slightly
George and Martha go into therapy to resolve sexual problems in their marriage
Their therapist uses behavioral methods to change problem behaviors and expectancies, as well as sensate focus exercises to help them learn to pleasure each other in a relaxed, low- pressure atmosphere. This treatment approach is most like that of ______. a. Kinsey c. Hunt b. Masters and Johnson d. Kaplan
Which of the following would NOT be covered by the Ethics Code?
a. privacy and confidentiality b. advertising c. fee structures d. office design standards