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Psychologists use the term ________ when they are referring to the unique and relatively enduring set of behaviors, feelings, thoughts, and motives that characterize an individual.

 A study was conducted by a group of researchers in Asian cities to determine the driving abilities of people of different age groups. The study found that older adults are better drivers than young adults. Another group of researchers conducted the same study in North American cities to determine if they could duplicate the results of the first study. In this scenario, the procedure followed by the second group of researchers can be termed as ______.

The major tenet of Freud’s psychoanalytic theory is that

What is the feeling of discomfort caused by information that is at odds with one’s conception of oneself as a reasonable and sensible person?

A(n) ________ is one mood cycle in bipolar disorder, typically involving increased energy, sleeplessness, euphoria, irritability, delusions of grandeur, increased sex drive, and “racing” thoughts that last at least 1 week.

Nikita says she got an “A” on the anthropology test because she prepared well and a “D” on the physics test because the test was too difficult. This scenario is an example of

Jose’s colleagues have nicknamed him “worrywart” because he is usually apprehensive about trivial things. Thus, he has difficulty concentrating and is always restless. The given information indicates that Jose is most likely to have:

Maria buys pink and green shoes because everyone in her school wears shoes of the same colors. Maria’s behavior is an example of

________, as a defense mechanism, occurs when an unpleasant idea, feeling, or impulse is turned into its opposite.

Professor Wagner told her psychology class that they must have performed poorly on their midterm exam because they were lazy and did not study. Professor Wagner’s belief is an example of a(n)