Which of the Following Is True of the Findings of Studies

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the findings of studies on explanatory styles?

• A) Contrary to pessimists,optimists pay attention to positive stimuli only.
• B) People under age 35 tend to have a more optimistic explanatory style than those who are over 65.
• C) Stressful life experiences can decrease the level of optimism in an individual.
• D) Younger optimists also tended to underreport their weight,whereas elderly optimists claimed the opposite.

Evaluate the reliability of intelligence testing and the factors that may influence test outcomes.

Examine the effectiveness of psychology's contributions towards understanding and improving intelligence.

Understand the factors influencing decision-making within marriage and family dynamics.

Recognize the capacity of gays and lesbians to form long-term relationships and the impact of institutional support on these relationships.

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Definitions:

Garden Path Sentences

Sentences that begin in such a way that a reader's most likely interpretation will be incorrect; they require a reevaluation of the sentence structure to understand correctly.

Immediate Surroundings

The area or environment that is directly around someone or something at any given time.

Blood Flow

The movement of blood through the circulatory system, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing waste products.

Hemisphere

Half of a spherical or roughly spherical body, especially one of the halves into which the Earth or the brain is divided.