In the process of __________ social comparison, children compare themselves to those who are less able, ensuring they will come out on top and preserve an image of themselves as successful

a) upward
b) downward
c) similar
d) positive


Answer: b

Psychology

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a. The person fully recovers. b. Symptoms tend to diminish gradually. c. Most people with PTSD report symptoms of the disorder 10 years later. d. PTSD usually leads to severe alcohol and drug problems.

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In your philosophy class one day, the professor asks, "What is the best-tasting food?" You think to yourself that the answer depends on the person. You suddenly realize that the question requires:

A. convergent thinking B. semantic problem solving C. divergent thinking D. operations

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If a problem behavior is reinforced by attention, it is an example of ___________________ positive reinforcement

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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During the cultivation phase of the mentor-protégé relationship, the relationship ends or is transformed

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology