Most high school students competing in extracurricular activities are tested for steroid use.

Research has shown that,compared with nonabused children,those children who have experienced a history of abuse show a stronger brain-wave response to an angry face.This best illustrates

A) operant behavior.
B) generalization.
C) spontaneous recovery.
D) discrimination.

Despite their best intentions, Jennifer and her twin sister Megan have each been divorced three times. Given what we know about personality and divorce, we can assume that Jennifer and Megan have higher scores on measures related to extraversion and __________.

A) neuroticism
B) agreeableness
C) sensation-seeking
D) openness to experience

Dr. Paula conducts a survey to study the prevalence of masturbation, transvestism, same-sex encounters, and other sexual behaviors among adolescents. In order to ensure that the participants are comfortable in revealing their sexual behaviors, Dr. Paula must

A) arrange a face-to-face interview to gain the trust of the participants.
B) inform the participants that behaviors such as masturbation and transvestism are common among adolescents.
C) offer anonymity to her participants and their reports.
D) offer medical help for participants reporting behaviors such as masturbation and same-sex encounters.

Which branch of psychology is most directly concerned with the study of how people think about,influence,and relate to one another?

A) developmental psychology
B) social psychology
C) personality psychology
D) clinical psychology

Motivation based on the rewards and punishments that an act may bring is called?

A) homeostasis.
B) intrinsic motivation.
C) drive reduction.
D) extrinsic motivation.