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:

Confronting Problems Directly

The approach of addressing issues head-on without avoidance, engaging in honest and open communication to resolve conflicts or challenges.

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies that are unconsciously used to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Unconscious

The part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires not within the current awareness.

Abnormal

Differing from the norm or average, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying, particularly in the context of behaviors, conditions, or occurrences.