In studies of women with breast cancer, it appears that women who coped better made comparisons to others less fortunate than themselves. This is known as ______.

A. compensatory thinking
B. upward social comparison
C. rumination
D. downward social comparison


Answer: D

Psychology

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a. hyperactivity is the primary component of ADHD b. in addition to hyperactivity, inattention and deficits in impulse control are the primary symptoms c. ADHD is due to minimal brain damage d. ADHD is psychological rather than biological in origin

Psychology

Predictions based on a specific analysis of how a particular person has behaved in the past in similar situations are referred to as

A. statistical predictions. B. clinical predictions. C. actuarial predictions. D. anamnestic predictions.

Psychology

According to Hoffman, withholding attention, affection, or approval when a child misbehaves is called ______.

A. power assertion B. inductive discipline C. love withdrawal D. negative reinforcement

Psychology

Genital warts are usually ____

a. brown or black c. flesh colored b. red d. white

Psychology