Research by Susan Harter (1987, 1990) has indicated that the development of positive self-
esteem depends on a number of cognitive and social variables.
Which one of the following is a
variable essential to the development of positive self-esteem?
a. High scores on standardized tests
b. Competency in at least one sport
c. Acceptance by family and peers
d. Recognition of one's success
c. Acceptance by family and peers
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One major division among theories, sometimes called the "two disciplines" or "two cultures" of
psychology, is between A) clinical and idiographic theories. B) scientific and humanistic approaches. C) human and animal theories. D) laboratory and scientific theories.
You made an "F" on your first psychology test. Whenever that grade creeps into your mind, you consciously push it back out of your mind. This illustrates
a. repression. b. suppression. c. disuse. d. interference.