You are a goalie on a local soccer team. Every time you miss a goal you blame it on an external factor like the wind blowing in your face or the sun being in your eyes, but whenever you successfully keep a ball out of the goal you attribute that to your awesome skills as a goalie. What concept describes the way you explain your failures and successes?

You are walking down the road and a bear jumps out in front of you, as a result your heart rate increases. You recognize that your heart is beating faster and label it as fear, as a result you are afraid. Which theory of emotion fits with this explanation?

Some antipsychotic drugs used to calm people with schizophrenia can have unpleasant side effects, most notably

As Jake walks into the house, he realizes that, although he was walking for over an hour, he has no memory of where he went or what he did. He notices that this has been happening more frequently lately. What class of disorders does this relate to?

It is over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and you are very hot and thirsty! You feel like you need to go somewhere to get your body back to its normal temperature and as a result you move to the shade and get a cold drink. Which theory of motivation would best describe your behavior?

Francesca just failed her drivers license test. She tells herself that she will never learn to drive, she can’t seem to do anything right, she is dumb and will never be able to accomplish anything. What aspect of depression does this most relate to?

Avery is going to a therapist for depression and anxiety. The therapist focuses heavily on childhood experiences and has the ultimate goal of increasing self-insight by uncovering Avery’s unconscious conflicts. Which type of therapy is Avery likely participating in?

Individuals are told that they are receiving a drug or a placebo, when in fact all of the individuals receive the drug. The participants that expected the drug felt energized and playful. Those that thought they took a placebo feel anxious and jittery. This is evidence for which theory of emotion?

Over the past 8 months Susan is always tense, agitated, and constantly worrying about unimportant things. These feelings happen across settings and with no known cause. Which disorder do these symptoms portray?

Riley is taking a very difficult class and feels discouraged. It seems to him that no matter what he does he will fail the class and he has absolutely no control in his fate. Which type of locus of control does Riley have?