According to Dan McAdams’s narrative approach, we give our lives meaning by . . .
a. Reading about famous heros and heroines
b. Creating our own life story
c. Reading well-written novels
d. All of the above
b. Creating our own life story
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What type of motivation did Alfred Adler emphasize? What did he recommend as a way to improve mental health?
What will be an ideal response?
Gracie underwent a growth spurt over the summer and felt awkward for a while on the soccer field in the fall. But after a couple of weeks of practice, she noticed she was able to move more quickly into position near the ball and thus have more options about re-directing it. According to dynamic systems theory, these changes are an example of __________.
A. maturation B. the self-organizing principle C. stability in the interrelationships among components of a system D. genetic predispositions
Situation-focused goals attempt to
a. prevent panicked responding. b. manage one's emotions. c. change the circumstance. d. solidify one's position.
Which of the following events would rank lowest on the Holmes and Rahe Social Readjustment Rating Scale?
a. marriage b. foreclosure of mortgage c. vacation d. minor violation of the law