Compared to optimists, pessimists
a. tend to deal with problems head-on
b. are less likely to be stopped by temporary setbacks.
c. are more likely to ignore problems.
d. tend to take better care of themselves.
ANSWER: c
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a. belief in a deity is no longer considered to be particularly important in deciding whether someone is trustworthy or moral b. because religions tend to promote the idea that coreligionists are "family," atheists are viewed as having no family and therefore, they cannot be trusted c. belief in a deity remains critical in assessments of morality and trustworthiness among nearly all cultures d. discrimination against atheists is extremely rare and largely made up in an attempt by atheists to disparage religious groups
Anthony is 4 months old. What behaviors might suggest the formation of a preference for the object of his attachment?
a. Anthony smiles more at the object of attachment than at a stranger. b. Anthony asks to go along whenever the object of attachment goes on an errand. c. Anthony follows the object of attachment around the house by creeping and crawling. d. Anthony finds comfort in holding a scarf that belongs to the object of attachment.
If a killer whale fails to perform a trick, what is the appropriate response from the trainer?
A. to turn off an underwater light B. to be motionless and still C. to sound the whistle D. to offer a smaller-than-normal amount of food
Which of the following exemplifies molecular behavior??
a. ?Salivating when a bell is rung b. ?Shopping for food in a grocery store c. ?Hiding from a stranger as a child d. ?Looking up a word in a dictionary