The ________________ technique is a social influence technique based on reciprocity, wherein one first makes an inflated request, but—before the other person can respond—sweetens the deal by offering discounts or bonuses

Which of the following is NOT one of the strongest risk factors for depression or depressed mood in adolescence?

a. poor body image b. being female c. conflict with friends d. parental criticism

A study of adolescents, conducted by Assor & Tai, 2012, found that when their mothers used conditional positive self-regard to reward them for academic achievement, and punish them for non-achievement, _____

a. they functioned freely b. they did not evaluate their behaviors and attitudes carefully c. their development was encouraged by fully actualizing the self d. their feelings of self-worth became erratic