According to most theorists, the most important developmental challenge in the first year of life is toilet training

What is the paradox of dropping out of school?

a. Students who drop out are often more successful than students who graduate. b. Students who drop out are typically the ones who are most harmed by doing so. c. There is little correlation between later success in the workplace and finishing high school. d. Students who drop out develop a better sense of what life is all about.

When rating himself on extraversion, Sean compares his behavior to his friends who happen to be extremely shy and unenthusiastic. Therefore, Sean would likely rate himself higher on extraversion than he truly is due to which of the following?

a. Self-enhancement bias b. Social desirability effect c. Sibling contrast effect d. Reference group effect