Theo returned home from vacationing in Europe. While he was flying home, his father died after suffering a heart attack. When told of his father's death, Theo suffered from symptoms similar to a panic attack

The unexpected death of his father would be described as a(n) __________ for Theo.

a) chronic stressor
b) primary appraisal
c) secondary appraisal
d) acute stressor

Answer: d

Psychology

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a) generalizable to the real world. b) internally valid. c) reliable. d) believable.

Psychology

Three-year-old Sara says, "I have three dolls. I have brown hair. I made a tall tower." This demonstrates that Sara is beginning to develop

A) self-esteem. B) a self-concept. C) a gender identity. D) gender typing.

Psychology