Which statement best describes the search for “laws” in psychology?
a. The use of neural imaging has led to the rapid development of psychological laws.
b. Psychological phenomena are typically unreliable, so any attempt to codify laws is fruitless.
c. No universal laws in psychology exist.
d. Early psychologists discovered laws of nature in psychology similar to those of the physical sciences.
C
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a. socialized. b. generalized. c. performance only. d. specific.
Self-actualization correlates negatively with _______.
a. self-esteem b. self-acceptance c. acceptance of others d. the importance of financial success
In Adler's view, all individuals' motivations:
a. occur without the perception of goals b. are based on a realistic sense of personal superiority c. can not occur without the perception of goals d. stem from harsh treatment by parents initiated during late adolescence
A friend has taught her dog to bark whenever she says "Speak." Now, she wants to teach him a new trick by saying "Sit." But he barks whenever she says "Sit." The dog's behavior is an example of
a. spontaneous recovery. b. stimulus generalization. c. stimulus discrimination. d. extinction.