When asked what makes life meaningful,most people first mention

A) good health.
B) challenging work.
C) satisfying relationships.
D) serving others.

Festinger's theory of social comparison implies that people:

A) learn from their errors by asking others what they think.
B) compare the qualities of various groups before choosing one to join.
C) check their perceptions and attitudes against others who are similar to them.
D) counteract potential criticism by undermining their 'enemies'.

Which of the following is an example of a paraphilia?

A) erectile disorder
B) female orgasmic disorder
C) premature ejaculation
D) exhibitionism

A connotation is:

A) the literal meaning of a word
B) an image, feeling, or attitude associated with a word
C) a word that has two different definitions
D) a word that has more than two syllables
E) an alternative spelling for a word

According to psychosexual development theory,when the erogenous zone centers on the genitals,a person is in the ________ stage.

A) oral
B) anal
C) phallic
D) latency

Homeostasis,according to Freud's theories,has to do with

A) balance and equilibrium.
B) homosexuality and heterosexuality.
C) sexual fantasies from childhood.
D) none of the above.