Ron often sees the shapes of animals in the clouds, and he tells his children stories about what the animals are doing. In psychological terms, what Ron is doing is most similar to ______
a) hallucinating
b) taking a projective test
c) having delusions
d) taking an objective test
ANS: B, A projective test is one in which a person is shown a series of ambiguous pictures or inkblots and is asked to describe what he or she perceives; clouds can be perceived as looking like various objects or figures.
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A) have a well-developed language system and a repertoire of memory strategies. B) have a clear self-image and learn to structure significant memories in narrative form. C) be attentive to routines and embed novel events into their long-term memory of those routines. D) possess metacognitive awareness and an elaborative style of talking about experiences.
Kris and Kayla are the parents of two teenage boys. Which of the following statements are Kris and Kayla likely to make?
A) "Living with teenagers is stressful." B) "Living with teenagers is easy." C) "Boys are easier to raise than girls." D) "Strict discipline is essential for raising well-adjusted children."