William's selfesteem is relatively low. According to social-cognitive theorists, William might improve his self- esteem by _____
a. setting difficult goals for himself
b. thinking about how fortunate he is, compared to others c. improving a particular skill, such as playing a piano
d. searching out those others who will approve of him as he is
e. critically examining each task he completes, searching for ways to improve his performance
c
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Myelination in the human brain ____
a. is complete upon birth b. is complete around the second birthday c. is complete sometime shortly after adolescence d. continues well into the adult years
According to researchers, what is the typical pattern of growth for infants?
A. Gradual and slow growth occurs on a daily basis. B. Long periods of no growth are followed by gradual growth spurts occurring over the course of a week. C. Periods of quick growth (within 24 hours) alternate with periods of gradual growth (within one week). D. Long periods of no growth are separated by short period (within 24 hours) of rapid growth.
Which of the following is an accurate representation of the life of a mental patient in the early 1900s?
a. Mental patients were sentenced to prison. b. Hospitals sold tickets so people could come and observe the behavior of mental patients. c. Mental patients were kept in huge, overcrowded hospitals with little supervision. d. Hospitals used drug therapy to treat mental patients.
The extent to which a person enjoys novelty and intensity of sensation best describes the personality characteristic known as
a. sensation seeking. b. sensationalism. c. sensory stimulation. d. sensuality.