The Pollyanna Principle Is Consistent with Which Theme of the Textbook

question 23

Multiple Choice

The Pollyanna Principle is consistent with which theme of the textbook?

• A) The cognitive processes are interrelated.
• B) The cognitive processes are active, rather than passive.
• C) The cognitive processes are efficient and accurate.
• D) People process positive information more accurately than negative information.

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Definitions:

Boisterous Play

Refers to energetic, noisy, and lively play activities, often involving physical exertion and excitement amongst participants.

Emotional Skills

Emotional skills refer to the ability to identify, assess, and manage one's own emotions as well as the emotions of others.

Gender Role Socialization

The process through which individuals learn the gender roles expected of them by society, based on their sex.

Parsons

Refers to Talcott Parsons, a 20th-century sociologist known for his theories on social systems, action theory, and the role of institutions in society.