Social
As a field, social psychology focuses on ________ in predicting human behavior.
situational factors
The idea that even if something is out of sight, it still exists is called _______.
object permanence
In which of the following anxiety disorders is the person in a continuous state of excessive, pointless worry and apprehension?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
A(n) ________ is a set of group expectations for appropriate thoughts and behaviors of its members.
social norm
According to Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, what is the main task of the adolescent?
forming an identity
Common symptoms of major depressive disorder include all of the following except ________.
periods of extreme elation and euphoria
Cognitive dissonance causes discomfort because it disrupts our sense of ________.
Consistency
The view that development is a cumulative process, gradually adding to the same type of skills is known as ________.
continuous development
Clifford falsely believes that the police have planted secret cameras in his home to monitor his every movement. Clifford’s belief is an example of ________.
In the Asch experiment, participants conformed due to ________ social influence.
Normative
Developmental psychologists study human growth and development across three domains. Which of the following is not one of these domains?
Which of the following is not a primary characteristic of ADHD?
restricted and fixated interest
When we seek out information that supports our stereotypes we are engaged in ________.
Confirmation bias
Using scissors to cut out paper shapes is an example of ________.
fine motor skills
Antisocial personality disorder is associated with ________.
emotional deficits