As Discussed in the Text, People Who Hold Irrational Attitudes

question 98

Multiple Choice

As discussed in the text, people who hold irrational attitudes (e.g., about Big Foot, UFOs, and ghosts) tend to ____.

• A) be less prone to depression than other people
• B) be less prone to anxiety than other people
• C) have relatively low levels of self-esteem
• D) have relatively high levels of self-esteem

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Definitions:

Involuntary Developmental

Growth or changes that occur without conscious control or decision, often biological or physiological processes.

Sensorimotor Period

A stage of development in Piaget's theory, occurring from birth to approximately 2 years of age, where infants learn about their world through their senses and motor activities.

Reflexive

Pertaining to or characterized by reflex action; automatic and involuntary response to stimuli.

Primary Circular Reactions

Repetitive actions in very young infants, which serve to build the infant’s own sensory-motor coordination.