Which term is described as the ability to see alternatives when one’s route to a goal is blocked?
A. optimism
B. pathways thinking
C. agency
D. self-efficacy
Ans: B
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Which of the following statements is true about deception and harm in research with children?
A. Deception is not acceptable, as it may cause harm. B. Deception is acceptable and it may, under some circumstances, cause harm. C. Any deception used must be explained to parents and children in advance. D. Deception is acceptable if necessary, but it must not cause harm.
Which situation exemplifies obedience as it is defined by social psychologists?
A. Martino digs his cleats into a teammate's leg because his coach told him to. B. Cindy moves to the last row on the plane because the flight attendant asked for volunteers. C. Terrence cleans his own table at a restaurant because a sign asks him to. D. Paul dyes his hair blue for a tailgating party because all his friends are doing it.
Clinicians who view personality disorders as extremes of normal personality rather than as ________ have criticized the way the DSM classifies personality disorders
a. medical conditions b. biologically based traits c. separate categories of disorders d. impaired functioning
According to the text, boys are consistently more ____ than girls in earlier childhood and throughout the lifespan
physically aggressive || intelligent || irritable || friendly || || ||