Sandra believes that she will not get into an accident because she is a good driver. This is an example of which self-deception?

A. control
B. optimism
C. meaning
D. distortion

Answer: A

Psychology

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a. staying intoxicated for only short periods. b. drinking for pleasure. c. staying intoxicated for longer and longer periods. d. an increase in dopamine receptors.

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Which of the following does NOT show the motivating power of self-actualization?

a. Joan wants to live in a house with all the modern conveniences so that she may have more time to seek fulfillment from her career and family. b. Frank feels that he is a good salesman because he likes what he does and knows how to do it well. c. Barbara knows that as a teacher, she is a good person because she realizes the importance of imparting knowledge to society. d. Mark works hard as an attorney only so that he can attract more clients, more money, and be secure in the knowledge that his family can survive.

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