In Rotter's theory of locus of control, there is either the generalized expectancy that the individual's own actions lead to desired outcomes a(n) __________ locus of control
Or there is the belief that things outside of the individual determine whether desired outcomes occur a(n) __________ locus of control. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
internal; external
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A psychologist explains a disorder as follows. "The disorder develops because, in the face of overwhelming stress, the person has the capacity to dissociate and wall off the traumatic experience. This happens when there is no support in the family." The psychologist probably holds a ____ perspective on ____
a. behavioral; dissociative identity disorder b. behavioral; somatoform disorder c. psychodynamic; hypochondriasis d. psychodynamic; dissociative identity disorder
The best way to overcome shyness is to
a. enhance social skills. b. lower one's anxiety by accepting that shyness is an inherited problem. c. learn to enjoy solitude. d. increase one's public self-consciousness.
Which of the following topics would NOT be of special interest to educational psychologists?
a. moral development b. proxemics c. teacher attitudes d. curriculum development
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hardiness?
a. consideration b. commitment c. control d. challenge