Two students walk into a psychology class and realize there is going to be a pop quiz. The first student says quietly, "That's okay, I study every day anyway.". The second student says quietly, "Oh no, I haven't looked at my book or notes for over two weeks.". You would predict:
a. both students will feel an equal amount of stress due to situational factors
b. the second student will feel less stress due to the general adaptation syndrome
c. the first student will feel less stress due to a positive cognitive appraisal
d. the first student will feel more stress due to denial
C
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a. superfecundity c. variation b. natural selection d. plasticity
According to Freud, what generates feelings of guilt and pride?
a. actualized self. b. ideal self. c. ego. d. superego.
Which type of validity can researchers never be certain about?
A. construct validity B. external validity C. internal validity D. predictive validity
At birth, the newborn’s sense of smell
a. does not yet exist. b. is replaced by taste. c. begins to develop. d. is well developed.