Phyllis' philosophy drives her children crazy when they go out in public together. She says, "I'm old and I can do what I want
" Phyllis' lack of respect for conventional rules or expectations is consistent with the aspect of disengagement theory known as which of the following?
A) Asocial thinking
B) Discontinuity
C) Increased individuality
D) Disassociation
C
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Different people confronted with the same stressful situation
a. may respond quite differently. b. tend to respond in similar ways. c. systematically assess all possible coping mechanisms and then choose the one that uniquely suits them. d. experience similar health outcomes associated with stress regardless of how they choose to cope.
Before the shift to exploration of individual differences, what did psychologists and anthropologists in the late 1800s and early 1900s use to examine behaviors and characteristics?
A. intelligence test scores B. racial and cultural differences C. information from family members D. astrological signs
According to the social-psychological definition of "aggression," which of the behaviors below is the best example of aggression?
a. Donald is not paying attention and runs over the neighbor's bicycle as he backs out of the driveway. b. Amanda asserts herself with her boss and makes a spirited argument for a raise. c. A child throws a temper tantrum and tries to hit his father. d. One basketball player fouls another when he is trying to shoot.
The following factors are necessary for the diagnosis of an anxiety disorder:
a. a disruption in one’s ability to function b. physiological sensations e.g., tightness of chest, shortness of breath, etc.) c. psychological states e.g., apprehension, fear, etc.) d. physiological and psychological states