You enjoy working jigsaw puzzles of 1,000 pieces because you find that they are neither too difficult nor too easy. You receive a 2,000-piece puzzle for your birthday but do not enjoy working on it because it seems quite difficult
Which motivational theory best explains this experience?
a) drive-reduction
b) optimum-level
c) sociobiological
d) cognitive-consistency
B
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Among men over 70, which of the following is most frequently listed as making a positive contribution to their quality of lives?
a. financial security b. good health c. an active lifestyle d. relationships with family and friends
Which of the following is a form of insight therapy?
a. psychoanalysis b. systematic desensitization c. social skills training d. therapeutic alliance therapy
After being in a dark room for a while, you can see much better than you could when you walked in. This is known as
a. desensitization. c. virtual stabilization. b. sensitization. d. motion imaging.
The early maturing male is at a disadvantage because he is likely to be viewed as more reckless and irresponsible than his peers and therefore receive less responsibility
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.