Question

Which of the following is a way to increase self-confidence?

		Set goals that are specific and challenging, but attainable.
		Progress in large steps.
		If you fail, go on to another task in a different learning domain.
		Upon first acquiring a skill, immediately compare your rate of learning with others.

QUESTION 33

Because physiological needs must be met if we are to survive, they tend to be

		automatically achieved whereas the higher needs are not.
		considered stimulus needs rather than secondary needs.
		prepotent over the higher needs.
		intrinsic rather than extrinsic.

5 points   

QUESTION 34

_____ statements are reassuring and self-enhancing and are used to block out negative self-talk in stressful situations.

		K.I.S.S.
		Coping
		Guided imagery
		Delusional

5 points   

QUESTION 35

Good health-promoting behaviors include

		not smoking cigarettes.
		no more than two alcoholic drinks per day.
		providing for periods of relaxation every day.
		all of these.

5 points   

QUESTION 36

Motivation for self-improvement often comes from _____ comparison.

		unilateral
		downward
		upward
		bilateral

5 points   

QUESTION 37

The chief antidote (cure) for test anxiety is

		hard work through overpreparation.
		thought suppression.
		learning to relax.
		discussing the problem with other students who also failed the test.

5 points   

QUESTION 38

In individualistic cultures like the U.S., self-esteem is based on

		a person’s outstanding performance.
		interdependence.
		collectivism.
		group membership.

5 points   

QUESTION 39

In the five-factor theory of personality, the dimension of _____ measures how friendly, nurturant, and caring a person is.

		neuroticism
		conscientiousness
		agreeableness
		extroversion

5 points   

QUESTION 40

Creative activities can be stimulated by _____ motivation.

		global
		primary
		extrinsic
		intrinsic

5 points   

QUESTION 41

At the top of Maslow’s hierarchy are the _____ needs, which are expressed as a need for self-actualization.

		deficiency
		esteem
		growth
		prepotent

5 points   

QUESTION 42

Emotions are

		linked to many basic adaptive behaviors that aid survival.
		characterized by physiological arousal.
		characterized by changes in facial expressions, gestures, and posture.
		characterized by all of these.

5 points   

QUESTION 43

Our motives and emotions are influenced by which of the following?

		external cues
		learning
		cultural values
		all of these

5 points   

QUESTION 44

Frustration may lead to

		aggression.
		stereotyped responding.
		a state of "learned helplessness."
		any of these.

5 points   

QUESTION 45

_____ lowers anxiety by exaggerating negative traits in others, often the very traits the person using this defense mechanism also possesses.

		Projection
		Displacement
		Reaction formation
		Sublimation

Question 46

Compliance involves people

		bringing their behavior into harmony with the norms of a group.
		conforming to the demands of an authority.
		deliberately attempting to change the attitudes or beliefs of others.
		bending to the requests of others who have little or no social power or authority.

Answer 1

32.Option A is correct option

Explanation-we can build our self confidence by setting goals that are practical, attainable, specific and rational. Further goals may be broken down to sub goals and we should achieve sub goals before achieving larger goals.

33.Option B is the correct answer

Explanation-physiological needs are basic needs which must be met first in order to proceed for higher level needs. Physiological needs are stimulus need which motivates individuals to satisfy .

34.Option B is correct statement.

Explanation - Coping statements are reassuring and self enhancing that are used to block out negative self-talking.

35.Fourth option is the correct answer

Explanation-Promoting good health includes avoidance of smoking, taking rest if being relaxed in frequent intervals and consuming limited alcohol per day

36.Option C is the correct answer

Explanation - Upward comparison often focus on desire to improve.

37.Option A is the correct answer

Explanation -The hard work done through over preparation is the chief antidote to test anxiety.

38.Optiln A is correct option

Explanation-In individualistic culture like U.S. self esteem means outstanding performance of an individual.

39.Option C is correct answer

Explanation -Agreeableness dimension of personality theory suggests that a person with high level of agreeableness is very warm, friendly and tactful40.

40.Option D is the best answer

Explanation - Intrinsic motivation stimulates creative activities of an individual

41.Option B is the correct answer

Explanation -Esteem needs are at the top of the hierarchy of needs as suggested by Maslow