Which of the following is a common reaction to repeated failure and to unpredictable or unavoidable punishment?

a. reaction formation
b. learned helplessness
c. passive aggressiveness
d. avoidance-avoidance conflict


ANSWER: b

Psychology

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a. Damage to one area of brain tissue may result in changes in other areas of the brain that compensate for the damage. b. Experience can change the features of brain structures. c. Older brains show more plasticity than younger brains. d. Even adult brains are able to form additional neurons.

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a. fugue. b. drive. c. need. d. biostate.

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Therapy for personality disorders that often focuses on easing symptoms of anxiety and depression through modifying irrational thoughts is

a. behavior therapy. b. mindfulness training. c. psychodynamic therapy. d. cognitive-behavioral therapy.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

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