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What is the subject of physiological assessment mentioned in the text?

  • Experimental analysis of behavior in labs
  • Measuring of physiological aspects of emotional reactions (correct)
  • Assessment based on overt behavior observations
  • Assessment techniques from a cognitive approach

What is one way through which people acquire aggressive techniques?

  • Through physiological reactions to violence
  • Through verbal communication with aggressive individuals
  • By engaging in direct aggressive behavior
  • By observing innovative techniques through observational learning (correct)

Who are specifically mentioned as being trained when behavior therapies were very popular?

  • People who assess media violence impact on aggression
  • Clinicians (correct)
  • Researchers involved in experimental analysis of behavior in labs
  • Influential groups advocating for learning perspective

What is the primary outcome for infants when the basic trust vs mistrust stage is met?

<p>Sleeping well (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can children experience if the initiative vs guilt stage is not met during preschool years?

<p>Feelings of guilt (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for adolescents if the identity vs role confusion stage is not successfully navigated?

<p>Inability to consolidate self-views (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus for adults during the generativity vs stagnation stage?

<p>Assisting the next generation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is therapy partly focused on according to the text?

<p>Breaking down automaticity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do critics argue against the self-regulation perspective?

<p>It does not address the homunculus problem effectively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrative mode of thinking primarily focused on?

<p>Organizing human intentions in time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of narrative mode of human knowing mentioned in the text?

<p>Highlighting human intentions organized in time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does therapy aim to make individuals according to the text?

<p>Better problem solvers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do critics challenge the self-regulation perspective's validity?

<p>It struggles with the homunculus problem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two fundamental themes in personality psychology?

<p>Individual differences and intrapersonal functioning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two primary approaches are commonly used in trait research?

<p>Empirical and theoretical (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the big five personality factors?

<p>Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Neuroticism, Openness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system regulates movement towards desired states and is responsible for positive emotions?

<p>Behavioral Approach System (BAS) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Freud's main assumptions, where do core operations of personality take place?

<p>Unconscious mind (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hormone is related to female responses to stress?

<p>Oxytocin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Neoanalytic theories in personality psychology?

<p>The ego's role in personality development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does secure attachment in attachment theory involve?

<p>Normal distress when mother leaves, enthusiastic welcome when she returns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Hans Eysenck's contribution to trait research?

<p>Identified two 'supertraits': introversion-extraversion and emotionality-stability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Behavioral Inhibition System (BIS) regulate?

<p>Movement away from undesired states and anxiety (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Adler's perspective, what impact does he emphasize on development?

<p>Sibling relationships' role in development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Narcissism emphasize as an essential human need?

<p>Self-satisfaction through interactions with others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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