In Freudian theory, what part of the personality is able to assess both the conscious and preconscious minds?
a. id
c. super-ego
b. ego
d. defense mechanisms
B
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The process of suppressing an undesirable habit, such as smoking or drinking, by associating it with a painful or uncomfortable stimulus is known as
a. resistance. b. systematic desensitization. c. aversion therapy. d. transference.
Kyle plants a group of seeds in a pot of enriched soil, and provides all the seeds with identical temperature, lighting, and water. When his plants are mature, he notices that they are quite different in height. Which of the following is the best conclusion Kyle could draw from his observations?
a. The differences in the height of his plants are due to equal contributions of environmental and genetic variables. b. Holding the plants' environment constant has magnified the influence of genetic differences on the height of the plants. c. Genetic variables are more influential than environmental variables in determining the height of Kyle's plants. d. Kyle lacks sufficient information to draw any scientific conclusions from his observations.
________ is the sequential unfolding of genetically influenced behavior and physical characteristics
a. Socialization b. Maturation c. Induction d. Acculturation
Ollie engages in some healthy and some unhealthy attitudes or behaviors. Of the following, which represents something he does that could make his health care less effective or put him at risk?
A) ?Ollie schedules an appointment with his doctor for a checkup every 6 months. B) ?Ollie researches any severe symptoms he may have for maximal information. C) ??Ollie allows himself to take it easy and accomplish less whenever he is sick. D) ?Ollie follows medical advice in the hospital and avoids questioning the staff.