"My happiness depends on the happiness of those around me" and "I enjoy being unique and different from others in many respects" are two items from Singelis's (1994) scale, which was designed to measure individual differences in
a. self-esteem.
b. cooperation and competition.
c. private and public self-consciousness.
d. independence and interdependence.
Answer: D
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a. sensory deficits. b. ulcers or colitis. c. cardiovascular diseases. d. neurological diseases.
In 2007 in the United States, individuals aged 15-19 years experienced
a. approximately 5,000 deaths b. a little under 15,000 deaths c. almost 13,300 deaths d. approximately 30,000 deaths e. nearly 22,500 deaths
An epidemiologist who studies all aspects of smoking behavior was invited by Community Hospital to conduct workshops and to give talks on quitting smoking. She likes to use PowerPoint slides that drive home her points
Which of the following will she use when it comes to the issue of gaining weight after quitting smoking? a) "Weight Gain Occurs in a Small Minority of Ex-Smokers" b) "Bad News: It's Not a Myth; Good News: Exercise and Diet Can Help" c) "Dispelling a Myth: Quitting and Weight Gain Do Not Occur Together" d) "Many Ex-Smokers Welcome the Healthy Appearance of Additional Weight"
The "American Paradox" can best be described as what?
A) America is far behind other countries in our ability to treat mental disease. B) The American government acknowledges mental disease, but does nothing to try and help people. C) America is on the forefront of research in the measure of human struggle, yet does not share its information internationally. D) America is industrialized with ample materials humans need, yet our society faces social recession and psychological depression. E) America has a low instance of depression yet experiences many instances of citizens' physical needs going unmet.