The use of justifications, or excuses, for unacceptable behavior is a form of self-deception
that is called ______.
a. projection c. reaction formation
b. sublimation d. rationalization
D
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If you were conducting a study designed to determine which type of psychotherapy is most effective in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder, what type of research would you employ?
A) basic B) applied C) academic D) sociobiological
Why might group therapy be more useful than individual psychotherapy? What are the advantages and disadvantages of group therapy?
What will be an ideal response?
Robert Sternberg’s triangular theory of love identifies __________ as three components that shift in emphasis as romantic relationships develop
A) passion, intimacy, and commitment B) passion, companionship, and caring C) intimacy, emotional maturity, and dependability D) mutual attraction, companionship, and commitment
Self-affirmation is a strategy used:
a) for self-verification b) to make upward social comparisons a) to derive a positive self-esteem from social aspects of the self b) to derive a positive self-esteem from personal aspects of the self