The concept of catharsis proposed by Freud, Lorenz, and others suggests that

a. crying makes you feel sadder

b. crying makes you feel less sad.
c. emotions do not build up if they are not expressed.
d. expressing emotion enhances emotional feelings.


b

Psychology

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When compared to heterosexual fathers, gay fathers appear to be more concerned with a. ensuring that their children do not become gay or lesbian

b. providing their children with a nonsexist, nurturing environment. c. raising physically strong daughters. d. encouraging their children to avoid sports and pursue the arts.

Psychology

The socially defined aspects that influence behavior are both the ________ of the individual, and the ________ of the group

a. personal characteristics; cohesiveness b. social role; norms c. beliefs; composition d. motivation; conformity e. likes and dislikes; friendliness

Psychology

Some of Freud's work is considered controversial today because of his undue emphasis on______

a. early childhood experience b. late adulthood experience c. puberty d. sexual urges

Psychology

Play that involves repetitive muscular movements involving gross motor skills is called ________ play.

A. constructive B. functional C. pretend D. generic

Psychology