Huong has moved from China to the United States. While she dresses and acts like her American friends, she still has retained much of her cultural heritage and attends traditional Chinese dance classes on the weekends. This is an example of

a. assimilation.             c. separation. b. integration.             d. marginalization.

According to Richard Lazarus, determining what can be done to deal with one’s stress is an example of a $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ appraisal.

a. primary             c. formal b. secondary         d. tertiary

Although she dresses and acts like her American friends, Huong has still retained much of her cultural heritage and attends traditional Chinese dance classes on the weekends. This is an example of a. assimilation. c. separation. b. integration. d. marginalization.

To alleviate her stress, Jenny often closes her eyes and envisions herself on a quiet beach during sunset. This vision often helps her relax, especially before talking in front of a crowd. Such an approach is known as

a. relaxation.                                     c. progressive muscle relaxation. b. concentrative meditation.             d. visualization.

Thomas likes to "hang with the guys." These people with whom Thomas identifies most strongly with are called a(n) a. referent group. c. out-group. b. in-group. d. "them" group.

Keenan is trying to decide if he should go on spring break with his friends to Las Vegas or with his other friends to Miami Beach, both of which he has enjoyed going to in the past. Keenan’s situation is an example of a(n) $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ conflict.

a. approach–approach b. avoidance–avoidance c. approach–avoidance d. multiple approach–avoidance

Erica was very frustrated with her job and ultimately decided to quit. What do we call this method of handling frustration?

a. This approach is called using a scapegoat. b. This is an example of an emotion-focused method. c. This approach is called escape or withdrawal. d. This approach is called ignoring.

The “Robber’s Cave” experiment showed the value of $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ in combating prejudice.

a. “jigsaw classrooms” b. equal-status contact c. subordinate goals d. stereotyping vulnerability

The "Robber's Cave" experiment showed the value of in combating prejudice. a. "jigsaw classrooms" c. subordinate goals b. equal status contact d. stereotyping vulnerability

Survivors of natural disasters like Hurricane Sandy in 2012 may experience higher incidences of a. depression. c. anxiety disorders. b.PTSD. d. schizophrenia.

How do people high in self-efficacy differ from people low in self-efficacy in terms of their ability to cope with life?

Gerard goes to a job interview dressed in patched blue jeans, a torn T-shirt, and sandals. His hair is uncombed, and he hasn’t shaved in a few days. Obviously, Gerard knows nothing about

a. cognitive dissonance. b. attitude formation. c. impression formation. d. groupthink.

What neurotransmitter was first believed to be the cause of schizophrenia? a. GABA c. epinephrine b. serotonin d. dopamine

Kina’s husband comes home from work angry because of an argument he had with his boss. Subsequently, Kina’s husband begins yelling at her for no apparent reason. Ultimately, Kina finds herself yelling at their youngest child for apparently no good reason other than being frustrated. Kina is displaying

a. escape.                     c. displaced aggression. b. withdrawal.             d. projection.