Suppose That Iris and Warren Have Been Dating for a Few

question 143

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Iris and Warren have been dating for a few weeks, but that Iris has just announced that she no longer wants to see Warren. Assuming that Warren is upset by this news, he will probably feel best-post-rejection-if he spends a few minutes looking at a picture of ____.

• A) his favorite celebrity
• B) a close family member
• C) himself
• D) Iris

Grasp the concept of the acquaintanceship effect and its limitations in personality judgment accuracy.

Recognize the role of gender differences in the accuracy of personality judgments.

Understand the complexity of the 'good judge' of personality and the variables that affect judgment accuracy.

Acknowledge the influence of evolutionary theory on the accuracy of judging specific traits.

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Definitions:

Cyclothymic

Relating to or characterized by cyclothymia, a mood disorder with alternating periods of mild depression and hypomania.

Circle

A simple closed shape consisting of all points in a plane that are at a given distance from a given center point.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic technique and theory of psychology developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious processes.