In a normal distribution, most scores cluster around the

A) range.
B) mean.
C) standard deviation.
D) high and low extremes.

Dr.Steinguard wants to demonstrate a cause-and-effect relationship between stress and memory.Which of the following research methods should he use?

A) correlational studies
B) survey method
C) naturalistic observation
D) experimental method

_____ is the cognitive strategy of squarely facing one's troubles and trying to solve them.

A) Problem-focused coping
B) Emotion-focused coping
C) Denial
D) Repressive coping

Professor Reider has focused his career on helping companies solve problems in the workplace.He is most likely a(n)

A) social psychologist.
B) industrial-organizational psychologist.
C) biological psychologist.
D) developmental psychologist.

Davis is a gifted violinist who has been playing the violin since he was 2 years old.He started writing his own music when he was 4 years old.However,Davis has a difficult time expressing himself with words,and he struggles with all his written assignments for his classes at school.Which theory of intelligence could best be used to account for Davis's different levels of performance in these areas

A)  Sternberg's triarchic theory 
B)  Thurstone's theory of primary mental abilities 
C)  Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences 
D)  Spearman's g-factor theory

Jean is seeking a mate based on evolutionary theory. Her most primary, underlying concern will be to look for a male who is

A) likely to be devious.
B) likely to provide her love.
C) likely to be attractive.
D) likely to provide well for her children.

Mr.Hunt believes that he is the president of the United States and that he will soon become the "King of the Universe." Mr.Hunt is most clearly suffering from

A) delusions.
B) catatonia.
C) hallucinations.
D) a personality disorder.

An important aspect of social intelligence is called

A) the g factor.
B) analytical intelligence.
C) grit.
D) emotional intelligence.