Which of the following, according to Freud's theory, would likely be the cause of starting harmful rumors about someone at work?
a) the ego ideal
b) an unsuccessful resolution of the latency stage
c) the death instinct
d) the superego
Answer: c
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The stage of the general adaptation syndrome consisting of an increase in physiological arousal is the stage of
a. resistance. c. exhaustion. b. alarm. d. combat preparation.
A researcher is investigating the neurotransmitters associated with suicide. She is likely to find that in those who complete suicide, ____
a. 5-HIAA levels are abnormally low b. norepinephrine levels are abnormally high c. adrenalin levels are abnormally low d. serotonin levels are abnormally high
Evidence for a genetic basis for aggression is provided by a. data indicating that membership in certain ethnic groups predicts aggression
b. findings that men with the XYY genotype are more likely to be imprisoned. c. higher rates of aggression among individuals with fragile X syndrome. d. the ability to breed strains of animals for aggressive tendencies.
Psychodynamic, client-centered, and Gestalt therapies all view psychological disorders as the result of
a. past trauma. c. reinforcement history. b. internal conflict. d. low self-esteem.