Dr. Geib believes that even powerful negative influences in the first few years of life can be overcome by later, more positive events. Dr. Geib sees development as
A) mostly stable.
B) having substantial plasticity.
C) mostly influenced by heredity.
D) driven by early life experiences.
B
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Depressed people often elicit negative reactions from people. Therefore, one solution presented in the textbook is to:
A. ask a psychiatrist for an antidepressant B. remind other people that depression can alter one's behavior C. replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts of accomplishment, so that his/her self-esteem increases making him/her more attractive to others D. inform those individuals of the depression
Regarding how they perceive the world, East Asians tend to
a. explain actions in terms of internal factors. b. have a narrow focus of attention. c. explain actions in terms of social context. d. focus on a sense of personal control.
Sensate focus
A) emphasizes the sensations found in sexual intercourse. B) redirects emphasis from sexual intercourse and focuses on sensuality. C) is a process of self-discovery through masturbation. D) substitutes oral sex for intercourse because it feels better.
A recent Japanese study found that older men's failure to engage in leisure activities with neighbors, social organizations, and friends was strongly associated with _____
A) feelings of depression B) preoccupation with television C) lack of monetary resources D) feelings of self-sufficiency