Charles, a senior in high school, unknowingly made the decision to attend the College of Charleston instead of the University of South Carolina since it is similar to his name. This decision could be because of:
A) self-verification.
B) a self-serving bias.
C) implicit egotism.
D) narcissism.
D) narcissism.
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a. Sunscreen lotion soothes and moisturizes skin. b. Sunscreen lotion prevents skin damage by reducing the likelihood of skin cancer. c. Sunscreen lotion reduces the likelihood of bodily dehydration. d. both Sunscreen lotion soothes and moisturizes skin and Sunscreen lotion prevents skin damage by reducing the likelihood of skin cancer
What relatively rare sleep disorder involves people acting out the movements and events of their dreams?
A) Insomnia B) Narcolepsy C) REM behavior disorder D) Sleep apnea
Thurstone believed that ______
a. people who are intelligent in one area are usually intelligent in other areas b. intelligence and creativity seldom go together c. intelligence and creativity usually go together d. specific mental abilities are relatively independent of each other
Which of the following statements about sexuality in late adulthood is true?
A) A majority of older adults attribute little to no importance to sex. B) Most healthy older adult couples report continued, regular sexual enjoyment. C) Men are more likely than women to lose interest in sex. D) Health problems prevent sexual activity in nearly 80 percent of adults over age 65.