Research on self-control has demonstrated that engaging in self-regulation ________
a) depletes our energy and provides us with limited ability to maintain self-control at a later time.
b) is like a muscle in that the more we practice self-control, the easier it becomes to self-regulate.
c) increases our ability to accomplish future goals that require self-regulation.
d) allows us to conserve energy for use on more important tasks.
b
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On which of these did Alfred Adler and Sigmund Freud disagree most sharply?
a. The potential value of psychotherapy b. The importance of early experiences c. The influence of childhood sexual fantasies d. The role of neurotransmitter receptors
When considering the results of an occupational interest inventory, it is important to remember that
a. there is a lingering gender bias in most of them. b. you shouldn't let the test make career decisions for you. c. you may score high on some occupations you're sure you would dislike. d. all of these apply.
Why should we be skeptical of repressed memory?
a. Most people who claim repressed memory also have multiple personality disorder. b. The formulation of questions about repressed memories can lead to misleading or biased results. c. Hypnosis is used to uncover these repressed memories, and hypnosis is considered a fraud. d. Most adults who were sexually abused as children, have clear memories of the abuse.
The scientific method starts with _____
a) a theory. b) a hypothesis. c) an experiment. d) observations.