William James (1890) called the inherited tendency to seek a particular goal a(n):

A. emotion.

B. intelligence.

C. personality.

D. instinct.

E. crystallization.


D. instinct.

Psychology

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Research on physical attractiveness and job hiring suggests that attractiveness influences

a. perceptions of female applicants, but not perceptions of male applicants. b. perceptions of both female and male applicants. c. evaluations made by male interviewers, but not female interviewers. d. evaluations made by both male and female interviewers.

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Dr. Beatty, a forensic psychologist, has been contacted to serve as an expert witness for an upcoming court case. How will it be determined whether her testimony is admissible in court?

a. Her testimony will be admissible if she possesses all the necessary credentials (doctoral degree from an accredited program, postdoctoral training, board certification). b. Her testimony will be admissible if it is generally accepted by others in her professional field. c. Her testimony will be admissible if it is generally accepted by others in her own and other related professional fields (e.g., psychiatry). d. Her testimony will be admissible if the trial judge deems it to be relevant and valid.

Psychology

Kelly has been in therapy with Dr. Williams for 2 months when she suddenly starts skipping appointments because she got angry at some of her therapist's questions. Even when in session, she tends to blankly stare at the therapist

This is best explained by ____________. A) free association B) resistance C) transference D) working through

Psychology

One sex difference reliably found in prenatal and postnatal development is

a. females are more physically active. b. females demonstrate more aggression. c. males are more physically active. d. males demonstrate more motor coordination.

Psychology