You overhear a psychologist presenting a lecture to an introductory psychology class. The teacher mentions "physiological and psychological factors that account for the arousal, direction, and persistence of behavior."

You recognize that the professor is talking about
a) motivation.
b) emotion.
c) self-efficacy.
d) self-esteem.

A

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A hypothesis with regard to the response style model that attempts to explain the difference in rates of depression between men and women is

a. men are more likely to respond to depression with rumination, which prolongs and intensifies the depression. b. women are more likely to respond to depression with rumination, which prolongs and intensifies the depression. c. women are more likely to respond to depression with rumination, which has the effect of reducing their level of depression. d. men are more likely to respond to depression with rumination, which has the effect of reducing their level of depression.

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Which of the following is true concerning IQ correlations?

A) There is a positive correlation between IQ scores and poor health habits. B) There is a positive correlation between IQ scores and social class. C) There is a positive correlation between IQ scores and delinquency levels. D) There is a negative correlation between IQ scores and job performance.

Psychology