According to the textbook, the physiological response of an individual to a stressor is called
a. adaptation
b. fight-or-flight reaction.
c. stress.
d. a psychological disorder.
c
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According to the introduction to the chapter on women and work,
a. more than half of North American women over the age of 16 are currently employed. b. women are especially likely to receive negative evaluations when they are in traditionally feminine occupations, such as elementary school teaching. c. employment rates are higher for women in Northern Africa and Central America than for women in North America. d. because mothers in the United States feel guilty about child care, their rate of employment has actually dropped during the past decade.
Gay men and lesbians are victims of prejudice as evidence by
a. historical attitudes rather than current acts of discrimination. b. the very rare problems of being able to obtain employer-provided health insurance for partners. c. Gay Pride marches. d. employment and housing discrimination.
Matthew compares his performance at work with that of a co-worker who is less competent than himself. When he engages in this behavior, he feels better and experiences a boost to his self-esteem. Matthew is using______ to maintain an optimistic outlook.
A) alternative thinking B) relaxation C) downward social comparison D) scapegoating
A mother cheetah occasionally brings home a live antelope to her cubs, and they eventually figure out how to kill it. The cubs learned through
a. physical guidance. b. coaching. c. verbal instructions. d. opportunity teaching.