Psychology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PSYC 3350 Cultural Psychology - Chapter 14 – TESTBANK 1. According to the James-Lange theory of emotions, which of the following qualifies as an emotion in a scenario where Ed meets his boss for the first time? a) the assumptions that Ed makes about past experiences with his previous bosses b) how Ed interprets his profuse perspiration upon seeing his boss c) the profuse perspiration that Ed experiences upon seeing his boss d) how Ed appraises an event, but only if the event is relevant to ...

PSYC 290N Week 7 Graded Discussion Topic 2 Erikson felt that the psychosocial task of late adulthood was that of integrity versus despair. Here, the person reviews his or her life and comes to feel either despair or that life is worthwhile. What do the older adults in your life have to say about meaning in life? Do they have any advice for those younger than them on how to live a meaningful life? If so, what? If not, why not?

PSYC 290N Week 7 Graded Discussion Topic 1 As one enters retirement, the physical and cognitive changes of aging generally become even more noticeable. What physical and/or cognitive issues do the older adults closest to you have to face? Can anything … done to postpone having to face such issues, or are they unavoidable?

PSYC 290N Week 6 Middle Adulthood – Quiz Question 1 2 / 2 pts (TCOs 10 and 11) Which of the following is a reason why it takes middle-aged adults longer to perform cognitive tasks than younger adults? It is more difficult for the middle-aged brain to activate large areas of the cortex. A larger area of the cortex is activated; therefore, it takes longer to process information. It is because of decreased blood supply to the brain resulting from the build-up of plaque. It is be...

PSYC 290N Week 7 Course Project II: My Virtual Life – Late Adulthood: Section 3–60 to 80 years. PSYC 290N – Week 7 Course Project II – Late Adulthood My Virtual Life – Late Adulthood Regardless of whether you are a parent or step-parent in your virtual life that you are leading, why do you think many parents report difficulties in maintaining or increasing intimacy with their adult children? In your answer, consider that for some parents their children often provide a perceived source...

O 2) Almost always listed as important for leadership success is/are ____. (Points : 3) (TCO 2) Qualities belonging potentially to everyone, but possessed more fully by leaders, include all of the following except ____. (Points : 3) (TCO 2) Problems with ____, ____, and _____ are fertile fields for emotional instability that can reduce leadership effectiveness. (Points : 3) (TCO 2) Even if the spirit is willing, _____ and _____ are needed to fulfill the tasks of leadership. The leader needs ____...

(TCO 3) Ethics is derived from the _____ word ethos, referring to a person’s inner character and fundamental orientation toward life. (Points : 5) Hebrew Roman Greek English French (TCO 3) The effective leader holds _____ as a central value and foundation for all other values. (Points : 5) Power Custom Success Truth None of the above (TCO 3) In dealing with moral dilemmas, organizations typically reflect one of three ethical climates: (Points : 5) Strong central leaders; democratic leadership;...

1. (TCOs 1, 2) According to Freud, unconscious urges (Points : 5) are able to be suppressed. only pertain to sex. attempt to surface and affect our behaviors. have no impact on everyday life. Question 2.2. (TCOs 1, 2) Julie finds that the number of hours she sleeps each night is related to the scores she receives on quizzes the next day. As her sleep approaches eight hours, her quiz scores improve; as her sleep drops to five hours, her quiz scores show a similar decline. Julie realizes tha...