Very often we do not realize or recognize the true causes of our symptoms. If you have been very stressed, and start putting on weight because of it, you may first instead blame a new diet. The underlying psychological process is known as:

a. confirmation bias c. misattribution
b. the fundamental attribution error d. an acculturation error

C

Psychology

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According to the text, which of the following has been identified as a potential protective factor?

A. High socioeconomic status B. Emotional intelligence C. An introverted personality D. Authoritative parenting

Psychology

Proponents of the ___________ perspective suggest that the keys to understanding development are observable behavior and outside stimuli in the environment

a. behavioral c. cognitive b. psychodynamic d. contextual

Psychology