Individuals who are socially isolated, behave in ways that seem unusual, tend to be suspicious, and have odd beliefs are generally diagnosed with ________ personality disorder
a. schizotypal
b. schizoid
c. paranoid
d. multiple
a
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Suppose a test of compatibility fails to predict which couples will remain happily married. What, if anything, can we say about this test?
a. Its reliability is low. b. Its reliability is high. c. Its validity is low. d. We cannot be sure about its reliability or validity.
The philosophical position known as _________ proposes that there are a priori truths and that these truths are arrived at upon the basis of agreement or as a matter of accepted custom.
a. correspondence theory b. constructivism c. conventionalism d. conformism
The central premise of cognitive dissonance theory is that psychological inconsistency makes people uncomfortable. The discomfort experienced is what is typically referred to as dissonance. Name two ways of reducing dissonance, and apply it to an example.
What will be an ideal response?
Research indicates that age-related gains in self-esteem ________.
A. are similar across generations B. are so small as not to be meaningful C. result entirely from increased egocentrism D. were not present in earlier generations