Abigail is a counselor who believes that one's self-concept is improved only through close social relationships with others. With which theory are Abigail's beliefs most closely aligned?
A. self-expansion theory
B. self-awareness theory
C. social comparison theory
D. social identity theory
Answer: A
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a. 7 b. 3 c. 6 d. none of the above
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a. automatic; encourage emotional attachment to the product b. automatic; prevent people from doubting the validity of the claims c. deliberate; encourage emotional attachment to the product d. deliberate; prevent people from doubting the validity of the claims
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A) There is less activity in the lower left frontal lobe. B) There is greater activity in the lower left frontal lobe. C) There is less activity in the upper right frontal lobe. D) There is greater hippocampal activity.
Among those adult learners reporting high psychological stress typically are
A) single men. B) high SES men and women. C) single women. D) married women with nonsupportive partners.