Sarah has just joined a new faith community. Describe three long-term benefits that she might experience as a result of her membership.

Seligman's positive psychology seeks to a. enable people to be happy all the time. b. treat stress with medication. c. enable people to flourish. d. examine the biological systems affected by stressful events. e. reduce daily hassles in people's lives.

Audrey is participating in study on emotions. Explain how each of the following could be part of the study. • Facial feedback effect • Behavior feedback effect • Ekman's research on emotional expression

Bill grow up in a safe neighborhood, and is family made enough money for him to be comfortably fed and clothed. Bill worked hard in school, and he has decide to apply for admission to the University of Michigan. He puts a lot of efforts into his application. Five months later, Bill is elated when he receives a latter of acceptance. Explain how each or the following psychological theories might consider Bill's experiences. • Malow's hierarchy or needs • James-Lange theory • Cannon-Bard theory • Schachter-Singer two-factor theory

Which of the following is an example of the feel-good, do-good phenomenon? a. Anagha tries to keep her 2-year-old son from becoming upset for any reason. b. Niko is praised by his teacher and Inter volunteers to help his mother clean the garage. c. Carson feels satisfied after helping the ecology club pick up trash around the school. d. Maggie's parents double her allowance when she is nice to her sister all day. c. Rowen is glad to finally be over the flu so he can return to his volunteer work.

Glenda finds herself constantly checking her phone and thinking about the activities she engages in online. Explain how the following behaviors could have a negative impact on her life, related to her use of social media: • Ostracism • Narcissism

Stefani is hungry, so she visits the cafeteria and eats a satisfying meal. After lunch, she returns to class and id no longer hungry. Explain the role of the following in Stefani's hunger or subsequent lack of hunger: • Hypothalamus • Glucose • Leptin

Lynn's boyfriend has not replied to her last three texts. Lynn is experiencing anger, increased blood pressure, and rapid breathing. Analyze this situation using the James-Lang e, Cannon-Bard, and Lazarus theories of emotion.

As a teenager, Vincent viewed a large amount of violent pornographic material on line. Describe two ways that this behavior as a teen may impact his sexual behaviors as an adult.

Peer influence would have the strongest effect on a. JS, who, at age 30, is deciding whether to propose to his girlfriend. b. Frank, who, at age 10, is deciding whether to play baseball or hockey. c. Arman, who, at age 18, is choosing between two highly rated colleges. d. Linda, who, at age 45, is deciding which church group to join. e. Johann, who, at age 7, is choosing a project for art class.

George believes he is overweight and would like to lose weight. Explain why each of the following would help or hinder his efforts to lose weight: • Eating while watching an action movie • Eating with his friends • Eating in a buffet restaurant

Name and accurately describe two projective tests.

Emily's family has been traumatized by a recent hurricane in Puerto Rico. Described in terms of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS), which phase would they have experienced first? a. Resistance b. Appraisal. c. Exhaustion. d. Alarm. e. Challenge.

Jin has decided that during his senior year his wishes to focus more on his academics and earn better grades. Explain how each of the following could help him earn better grades: • Grit • His peer group Explain how each of the following could hinder him in his pursuit of better grades: • Ostracism • Narcissism