____ occurs when people think they will fail so they quit trying to succeed
a. Risk aversion
b. Error management
c. Learned helplessness
d. Goal shielding
C
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a) Dysplasia b) Anaplasia c) Desensitization d) Somatization
Which of the following abused drugs is used for the desired effect to alter perception?
a. Narcotics c. Stimulants b. Sedatives d. Cannabis
Bowlby noted that across human cultures, young and vulnerable infants display a specific set of reactions to separation from their caregivers. These universal reactions are called _______.
a. protest, despair, and detachment b. whimpering, crying, and howling c. anxiety, anger, and dissociation d. seeking the original caregiver, seeking a new caregiver, and seeking independence
Which individual is likely to feel the greatest dissonance??
a. ?Deb, a conservative who voted for a conservative Republican in the last local election b. ?George, an environmentalist who recycles his trash c. ?Ira, a teacher who volunteers at a literacy program d. ?Jonathon, a physician who owns stock in a fast food restaurant