Situation Alec Has Graduated from College and Is Moving to a a Large

question 94

Multiple Choice

Situation
Alec has graduated from college and is moving to a large city to start a new job.Once he arrives,he plans to buy his first new car.Because he has asthma and is concerned about the effects of air pollution,he wants to consider environmental factors in his choice of vehicle and in his driving habits.He also wants to avoid asthma-related health problems associated with air pollution.
-If Alec wants to reduce the chance that he is contributing to the formation of smog,he should limit his driving time/distance in all of the following areas or conditions,except

• A)sunny weather.
• B)times of heaviest traffic.
• C)cold weather.
• D)a valley surrounded by mountains.

Understand the concepts of categorical and quantitative data and their relevance in statistical analysis.

Understand the role and focus of different branches of psychology.

Identify and describe psychological phenomena, including hindsight bias, overconfidence, and the effects of misinformation.

Recognize the importance and characteristics of scientific methods in psychology.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect an individual from anxiety and perceived threats to self-esteem or self-concept.

Compensation

A compromise mechanism in which an individual attempts to make up for a negative situation by devoting himself or herself to another pursuit with increased vigor.

Conflict Management Techniques

Strategies and practices used to address and resolve disagreements and disputes in a constructive manner.

Nonaction

Doing nothing in hopes that a conflict will disappear.