An individual's active and conscious attempt to stop anxiety-provoking thoughts by simply not thinking about them is called ______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

suppression

Psychology

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Which of the following is the best example of the self-control function of the self?

a. making a good first impression b. justifying why you spent so much money on your new cell phone c. thinking about what kind of person you really are d. making a plan about how to study and succeed academically

Psychology

Among the following, which have the highest positive correlation between their IQs?

a. siblings of the same sex raised together b. parents and children c. identical twins raised apart d. grandparents and grandchildren

Psychology