Laura and Celia are identical twins. They were adopted at birth by different families and raised in different environments. However, there are a lot of behavioral similarities between them. In the context of developmental psychology, which of the following best explains this phenomenon?
The________ is the part of the personality that contains the…
The________ is the part of the personality that contains the memories, knowledge, beliefs, feelings, urges, drives, and instincts of which the individual is not aware.
Walter’s parents strongly believe that Walter should make hi…
Walter’s parents strongly believe that Walter should make his own decisions, so they set very few rules regarding homework, bedtime, and household chores. Since they believe that freedom and responsibility are important, they patiently tolerate all of Walter’s behavior, whether childish or mature. The parenting style adopted by Walter’s parents is called
An irresistible urge to repeatedly carry out some behavior t…
An irresistible urge to repeatedly carry out some behavior that seems strange and unreasonable is referred to as
The ego operates according to the________ principle in which…
The ego operates according to the________ principle in which instinctual energy is restrained to maintain the individual’s safety and to help integrate the person into society.
Martha grew up in a dysfunctional family. At the age of eigh…
Martha grew up in a dysfunctional family. At the age of eight, she was sexually abused by her father. After graduating from college and getting a job, Martha moved out of her parents’ house and started living with a friend. Now, as an adult, Martha is unable to recall memories of the childhood abuse. However, she sometimes has nightmares about it. According to Freud’s theory, which of the following defense mechanisms is Martha’s ego most likely using?
The________ includes the conscience, which prevents us from…
The________ includes the conscience, which prevents us from behaving in a morally improper way by making us feel guilty if we do wrong.
Which of the following neurotransmitters plays a major role…
Which of the following neurotransmitters plays a major role in depression?
Which of the following is TRUE of the findings made by Asch…
Which of the following is TRUE of the findings made by Asch on conformity?
The id operates according to the________ principle in which…
The id operates according to the________ principle in which the goal is the immediate reduction of tension and the maximization of satisfaction.