Social comparison theory proposes that individuals compare themselves with others in order to assess their abilities and opinions. Ty is a welder. He compares his present to past self, noting his increased skills. This type of social comparison, which should improve his self-esteem, is called a(n):   A. upward comparison   B. downward comparison   C. positive comparison   D. negative comparison

Q: The way a person reacts to the world, starting when they are very young and including the person’s a...

A: Personality psychology is a division of psychology that examines personality and its distinction amo...

Q: In the scientific context, what type of reasoning begins with a generalization—one hypothesis—that i...

A: Reasoning is the process of applying human reason to solve theoritical or practical problems. The ab...

Q: Please answet the questions:  Should people with more to give have greater responsibility? Do Mark ...

A: Here, in question, there are multiple questions I will go to each question one by one below.

Q: Describe what the standard deviation tells you about a data set.

A: Psychological researchers usually conduct and analyze based on the objectives and statement of the r...

Q: how ethical guidelines protect participants and promote safe research.

A: Ethical guidelines have been put in place to guide researchers towards a safe and practical set-up o...

Q: How is a cohort different than a generation?

A: In general, the research findings of a psychological study provide exposures and results of concern ...

Q: What theory regarding sleep does the following support: Perhaps the brain only needs a small amount...

A: Ans. Even though, people may or not may not think the reason for sleep, yet it is vital to understan...

Q: The diathesis-stress model presumes that psychopathology results from ____________. Choose one answe...

A: Ans. Stress arises when the person experiences a disparity between the demands of the given situatio...

Q: Common names for the list of citations at the end of a paper include: (Choose all that apply) [mark...

A: Research Paper-It is a kind of essay in which an individual tends to explain what they have learned ...

Q: I would like to take a rest now. But I still have to finish my requirement which shall fall due befo...

A: The 3 levels of consciousness identified by Sigmund Freud are Id, ego and superego. Id operates at u...

Q: Students identified with E/BD   A) are most likely to be Hispanic. B) are less likely to change sch...

A: School psychologists helps both the students as well as the teachers in utilizing the best of their ...

Q: Identification of students with emotional and behavioral disorders has been compromised due to each ...

A: Students with emotional and behavioural disorders have always found it difficult to grab a place in ...

Q: Researchers have studied the perception of taste. Which of the following is an accurate conclusion? ...

A: The taste of different kinds of food depends upon the nutritional values. The specific taste type re...

Q: Alcohol and marijuana use during adolescence are associated with a diverse range of problematic phys...

A: Ans. During adolescence, the consumption of alcohol and marijuana tend to have a negative impact on ...

Q: Rylan is training his dog to sit. Every time his dog sits when instructed, Rylan immediately praises...

A: Let us define the terms of behavioral psychology that are given in the options. 1. Positive reinforc...

Q: Symptoms of ________ may be improved by REM deprivation. Choose one answer.   a. schizophrenia     b...

A:   REM or Rapid eye movement is one of the stages in five stages of brain moves during sleep. In REM,...

Q: Two forms of associative learning are ________ and ________. Choose one answer.   a. classical condi...

A: Associative learning can be defined as a method of bringing about a desired change in the behaviour ...

Q: Freud stated that the mind functions on three levels: the conscious, the unconscious, and thea. psyc...

A: Sigmund Freud is the father of the psychodynamic theory. To Comprehend personality, he describes thr...

Q: The parasympathetic nervous system is most active during which of the following? A. Fight-or-flight ...

A: The parasympathetic nervous system commands in peaceful “rest and digest” positions while the sympat...

Q: Symptoms of PTSD include all of the following except ____________. Choose one answer.   a. avoidance...

A: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disease that may happen in individuals who hav...

Q: Which theorist put forth the triarchic theory of intelligence? Choose one answer.   a. Sternberg    ...

A: Intelligence is a person's ability to acquire knowledge and skills and efficiently use it in problem...

Q: The frontal lobes become fully developed ________. Choose one answer. a. by 25 years old b. at the e...

A: Introduction: As, we know that frontal lobe is the most anterior (front) portion of the brain which ...

Q: Which type of bias involves becoming fixated on a single trait of a problem? Choose one answer.   a....

A: 1. Confirmation bias: A tendency to acknowledge only those information that supports one's own belie...

Q: Memories of family vacations, holiday gatherings, and other personal life experiences would most lik...

A: Memory is one of the most important cognitive functions. It pertains to the receiving of information...

Q: Devon smells a perfume that reminds him of his girlfriend. This effect is MOST likely due to the sme...

A: Psychology is the study of the human mind and behavior. Humans actively engage with the environment ...

Q: Children who experience a traumatic brain injury often retain most of their memory and personality. ...

A: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a abruption in the usual activity of the mind that can be due by a b...

Q: If someone lacks the gene for digesting lactose, which of these outcomes is likely? A. Bulimia nervo...

A: Generally, when an individual eats something accommodating lactose, lactase (enzyme present in the s...

Q: _____ is credited with the first comprehensive theory of personality. Choose one answer.   a. Wundt ...

A: Personality is the unique process of reasoning, perceiving, and performing. Personality espouses fee...