Why is it that obsessive passion leads to difficulties in one's relationships?
a. Because it leads others in the person's life to feel continually criticized
b. Because obsessive passion interferes with the mentor/protégé relationship.
c. Because the individual cannot disengage fully from thoughts about the specific activity for which they have the passion.
d. Because such passion prevents burnout, which in turn leads to very little "mental energy" being left for others in the person's life.
c
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In behavior therapy, distressing symptoms are seen as
a. the result of learning. b. the result of your unconscious impulses. c. a chemical imbalance. d. an indicator of neurophysiological abnormalities. e. receiving conditional positive regard in childhood.
What is the take-home message of the authors' description of the presidents' decisions to continue and even escalate wars?
a. The need to be accurate and the need to feel good about ourselves are often compatible. b. The need to be accurate is stronger than the need to feel good about ourselves. c. The need to be accurate and the need to feel good about ourselves are always in conflict. d. When we forego accuracy in the interest of feeling good about ourselves, there are sometimes serious consequences.