The term __________ refers to a theoretical model that has been generally accepted by scientists in a
field (such as personality psychology).
A) paradigm
B) construct
C) theory
D) hypothesis
Answer: A
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The drive theory of motivation states that drives are ____
a. ?innate instincts that push us toward specific behaviors b. ?negative states that we are motivated to reduce c. ?positive states that we are motivated to increase d. ?learned reactions stemming from social incentives
Suppose you were a participant in one of David McClelland's studies of the need for achievement. You would be given the Thematic Apperception Test and be expected to
a. rate yourself on a series of achievement-related questions. b. check off those goals that most apply to you. c. compile a list of your most important lifetime achievements. d. generate stories in response to a series of ambiguous drawings.
Disturbances reflecting expected or culturally approved responses to certain events would not be an American Psychiatric Association definition of a psychological disorder.
a. Engaging in repetitive behaviors in response to unwanted urges b. Fearing and avoiding situations which may be difficult to escape c. Experiencing mood swings that alter between mania and depression d. Focusing extensively about negative events and distressing situations
You recently saw your best friend from high school and asked how her parents were doing. She told you that they are healthy, but that they do not really enjoy each other's company and that the passion that they once had is gone
They are not very committed to each other and share very little intimacy. According to Sternberg, what type of love are they experiencing? a. consummate love b. liking/friendship c. infatuated love d. empty love