The statement, "If you expect something to make you feel bad, chances are it will" is reflective of which of the following theories of emotion?
a. somatic
b. Darwinian
c. appraisal
d. opponent-process
c
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a. body-size delusional systems b. deficits in sensory perception c. dissatisfaction with body image d. the effects of punishment on eating behavior
Amniocentesis is usually conducted after how many weeks of pregnancy?
A. 5 to 10 B. 8 to 12 C. 15 to 20 D. 30 to 40
In the template-matching technique,
a. personality test scores are matched to environmental classification scores. b. individuals predict how they will behave in well described situations. c. clusters of traits are obtained through factor analysis to form "templates". d. employers develop templates of the "ideal" employee.
Trent always expects to fail. Whenever he tries something new he expects to fail. But most of the time, he actually does very well. He has a hard time trying to remember all of the success he has. The social cognitive theory would suggest that his ____ influence(s) the way he interprets his past accomplishments.
A. schemas B. situational factors C. intelligence D. cognitive factors