Research by Susan Harter (1987, 1990) has indicated that the development of positive self-
esteem depends on a number of cognitive and social variables.
Which one of the following is a
variable essential to the development of positive self-esteem?
a. High scores on standardized tests
b. Competency in at least one sport
c. Acceptance by family and peers
d. Recognition of one's success
c. Acceptance by family and peers
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A female friend complains to you that her anxiety and tension are all related to PMS. She sighs, "There's nothing I can do about it.". Based on the information in Chapter 4, your best response is
a. "I've read that antidepressants are currently the best treatment for PMS.". b. "According to my Psychology of Women course, there's no such thing as PMS. You better look for another explanation.". c. "Exercise and a healthier diet have been clearly shown to improve PMS symptoms.". d. "Are there other problems that might be causing your anxiety and tension, other than PMS?"
Interpretation of the __________ content of a dream is expected to reveal the __________ content
a) latent; manifest b) manifest; latent c) manifest; sublimated d) metaphorical; denotative
Recent research indicates that disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and attention deficit disorder all may be associated with dysfunction in the ______
a. cerebellum b. medulla c. pons d. midbrain
Sebastian, a middle-aged man, recently traveled to Las Vegas. While driving in a rented car, he struck and killed a young child. Sebastian was hospitalized for several days due to his own injuries. At the hospital, Sebastian claimed to have no memory of renting the car or having the accident in which he killed the child. He recalled flying to Las Vegas and being in the ambulance. The type of memory loss Sebastian experienced is __________ amnesia.
A. localized B. continuous C. systematized D. generalized