- Which behavior demonstrates an attempt to satisfy the desire for competence?Lesly invited other accomplished pianists to join her music appreciation group.Michelle asked a friend to help her stitch on a vintage quilt.Dan and his band practiced every night to qualify as the opening act for a show.Scott joined his school's inventor group so he could share his ideas.
- Which of the following people demonstrate a desire for competence?Alden joined the students who ranked in the top 25% of his class.David determined he would master the skill of vertical welding.Kierra decided to adapt her behavior and language to be accepted by her peers.Cara lifted heavy weights to impress her friends at the gym.
- What was the first European settlement in Mississippi called?
- Which of the following forms the basis of attribution theory?It distinguishes between internal and external control.It attempts to apply universal motives across different cultures.It matches goals to an individual's sense of self-worth.It attempts to identify causes of our own or others' behavior.
- Which of the following describes autonomy?Most people want to control their own lives and make their own choices.Most people want some measure of control but will listen to authority.Most people would prefer someone else to make choices for them.Most people would prefer to take direction from a collective.
- Which of the following represents a form of magical thinking?A senior citizen experiences a winning streak at bingo five nights in a row.A football fan wears his favorite player's T-shirt while watching the game.A student decides her grades don't matter since her parents pay her tuition.A child watches the same TV show on the same night each week.
- What was the principal route between Natchez and Nashville
- Which example demonstrates the perception of control?Passing a lie detector test on the first attemptTrusting job statistics relative to your degreeBelieving your toddler would behave at the storeHaving a tap-out option in a wrestling match
- Someone who curses or gesticulates uncontrollably and without premeditation is LIKELY
- Which of the following is an example of someone tempting fate?Lynn stopped playing bingo after winning five times in a row at her church's senior bingo game.Carl attempted mind control techniques on his fellow marines after a training session.Mason refused to start his round of golf until he had flipped his hat around a couple of times.Kris did not bother to complete her assignment despite knowing the teacher would check her work.
- David believed his marriage would last forever, even though his own parents had divorced. Which of the following demonstrates why David's positive illusion of control is an optimistic attribute?It serves as a constant reminder not to emulate his parents.It prevents others from noticing his insecurities.It protects him from possible rejection.It enables David to work at his relationship to make it a success.
- Which of the following options depicts an example of the overjustification effect?Jim's parents paid for his college tuition, but he skipped class frequently to hang out with friends.Steve depended on his wife's support in his efforts to stop smoking.Linda received a full scholarship and worked hard to earn her degree.Connie endeavored to balance her time between work and school so she could achieve her goals.
- A mental health agency that seeks to match clients with workers according to ethnic identity and language proficiency
- A clinical social worker whose primary therapeutic concern is a client's conscious motivation is probably
- Which of the following options describes an event of psychological reactance?Clement chose his own lottery numbers instead of letting the machine generate them.Students who didn't like the tuition increase formed a protest rather than getting the facts behind the increase.Ginny and Janice studied together for the test but kept taking a break for snacks and watching TV.During every one of his basketball games, Jake wears his father's military dog tags under his jersey.
- Which of the following scenarios describes a person with internal stable attributions?Julie knew she would do well on the test because she studied extensively for it and scored a 98%.Cory concluded his high grade on the test was a happy accident since he had little time to study.Dennis didn't do well on the test and blamed his professor for asking things she didn't review in class.Diana concluded her barely passing grade was due to her professor's obvious prejudice against her.
- A client's treatment plan is always preceded (come before) by one of the following
- Someone who accepts a choice as "good enough" is known as a _____, while someone who makes better decisions is a(n)realist; idealist.maximiser; satisficer.pacifist; optimist.satisficer; maximiser.
- Which of the following scenarios most closely identifies how the overjustification theory works?Ryan finished his assignment so he would have more time to play his game.After waiting patiently, Ava was rewarded with time to cuddle with her new baby sister.After receiving pay for a writing sample, Kim was less inclined to offer free samples to other clients.Chloe completed her chores every time because she looked forward to receiving a sticker for her chart.
- Which of the following is an example of learned helplessness?The cats exhibited confusion when offered multiple cat toys and treats to choose from.Jeff discovered it would be less traumatic if he didn't watch the nurse drawing his blood.The twins decided to let their mother choose matching outfits, although they wanted to dress differently.As the littlest dog in the home, Zoe behaved submissively around other dogs she encountered.