Which of the following coping mechanisms uses thoughts and behaviors to manage or solve the underlying cause of stress?
A. Problem-focused coping
B. Primary appraisal
C. Secondary appraisal
D. Defensive pessimism
Answer: A
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a. synaptic receptors b. axons c. synaptic hillocks d. glia
Critics of the trait approach to personality have raised each of the following points except one. Which one?
A. Personality researchers do not measure behaviors correctly. B. There is little evidence for cross situational consistency. C. Psychologists place too much emphasis on personality test scores when making psychological diagnoses. D. Trait measures do not predict behavior well.
Gopnik argued that most experts today, regardless of their theoretical orientation, believe that cognitive development consists of
a. changes in a single domain-general mechanism. b. changes in a series of domain-specific mechanisms. c. changes applied simultaneously to all domains. d. changes that occur repeatedly in the same domains.
If a toddler does NOT develop a secure sense of trust with her caregivers, she will most likely ______.
A. struggle to understand and express her emotions B. develop a codependent relationship with her caregivers C. struggle to establish and maintain close relationships D. develop a strong sense of independence