Parent–adolescent disagreements focus largely on
A) long-term goals, such as college or vocational training.
B) substance abuse.
C) early sexual activity.
D) mundane, day-to-day matters, such as driving and curfews.
D
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Using brain imaging techniques to determine which brain areas are activated when a person remembers an emotional event is an example of a(n) ______ study.
A. correlational B. experimental C. case D. survey
Professor Glen wants to assign group projects but is concerned that some students won't do their fair share of work. What can he do to reduce the amount of social loafing?
A. Assign each group member a particular task for which they are responsible. B. Make the task easy. C. Have students who don't know each other well work together. D. Emphasize the minor nature of the task.
Despite the critiques of the psychodynamic perspective, research indicates that the psychodynamic approach:
A) can be an effective treatment for certain psychological problems. B) does correctly describe the relationship between psychosexual development and adult personality. C) is more accurate than trait theories. D) correctly describes that interaction between the conscious and unconscious aspects of personality.
Renata started grad school this fall and is locked into the program for the next three years because she has accepted a fellowship. Unfortunately, Renata discovers that she hates the field specialization she is in. According to cognitive dissonance theory, Renata is likely to
A. not change her dislike of the program. B. decide that she loves the program. C. decide how much she thinks the amount of the fellowship justifies her staying in a field she dislikes. D. quit school and find a job.