Drawing on Research Described in the Text,what Would Be a Reasonable

question 49

Multiple Choice

Drawing on research described in the text,what would be a reasonable prediction about a group of introverts who are instructed to act extraverted for a week?

• A) They will report increased happiness at the end of the week.
• B) They will report being tired and depleted from the effort.
• C) They will report increased feelings of closeness with others.
• D) They will not be noticeably different after the study.

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Definitions:

Unconscious

The part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires that are outside of conscious awareness but influence behavior and emotions.

Significant Others

Individuals who have a considerable influence on one's life, often including family members, close friends, or partners.

Freud

Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Mead

George Herbert Mead, an American philosopher, sociologist, and psychologist, known for his contributions to social psychology and the development of symbolic interactionism.