Regarding positive and negative life events, which of the following is true?
a. Positive life events always offset the stressful effects of negative life events.
b. Only positive life events can create stress.
c. Only negative life events can create stress.
d. Both positive and negative life events can create stress.
d
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When social psychologists use the term "narcissism", they are referring to ____
a. a tendency to overvalue superficial phenomena such as material wealth and physical attractiveness b. excessive self-love and a selfish orientation c. a total disregard for ethics and morality d. high but healthy levels of self-esteem
A person who "sees" spoken language or music may be experiencing ____
a. synesthesia b. amnesia c. anesthesia d. aphasia
Which type of validity requires multiple research studies, usually conducted over a long period of time?
a. face b. concurrent c. predictive d. construct
In a medication trial, a participant with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) acted very relaxed and focused after trying a new medication that he believed would calm him down. However, the "medication" was really just a sugar pill. Given what you've learned in this chapter, which of the following explanations makes the most sense? a. This would not have happened, because you have
to have had a drug in order to feel its effects. b. This could happen because the placebo effect is real and can result in actual physical symptoms. c. The only way this could happen would be if the participant really didn't have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). d. The participant didn't really feel relaxed and focused, but didn't want to disappoint the doctors.