According to the book, child adjustment can be best predicted via an assessment of:

Someone attempting to sell a car that is more expensive than a competitor's car, but superior in quality would be most persuasive by

(a) first revealing that the car is pricier, then describing how it is superior (b) first describing how the car is superior, then revealing that it is pricier (c) only revealing that it is pricier (d) A and B would work equally well, but not C

Suppose that as a young worker you report being moderately satisfied with your job. On average, what can someone predict about how your satisfaction will change as you grow older?

a. You will become less satisfied. If you aren't happy now, you probably never will be b. You will remain moderately satisfied. People tend to be consistent over time. c. You will become more satisfied. Old workers generally like their jobs more than young workers do. d. Your satisfaction will increase and decrease repeatedly, with no overall trend.