Baumeister proposes that the self-deception of defense mechanisms is
a. adaptive, but lead to unrealistic depression.
b. maladaptive, but small illusions may often be beneficial.
c. adaptive, but only when used frequently.
d. maladaptive, but cannot really do any harm.
B
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At which stage of Kohlberg's theory of moral development do individuals value trust, caring, and loyalty to others as a basis of moral judgments?
a) Individualism, instrumental purpose, and exchange b) Punishment and obedience orientation c) Mutual interpersonal expectations, relationships, and interpersonal conformity d) Social contract or utility and individual rights
Marty discovered that even though he had an early morning class, he just couldn't seem to get to sleep before midnight. Marty's late nights may be due to
a. the adolescent internal clock shift. c. social obligations at night. b. eating later in the day. d. none of these answers.