Which of the following statements is one of the results of research by Ryff, Keyes, & Hughes on psychological well-being in midlife?
a. Minority status is associated with negative outcomes for men and women. b. Perceived discrimination undermines psychological well-being for men.
c. Minority status is associated with many indicators of strength for men and women.
d. There are no differences in well-being between minority and majority group members.
Question 2Boys and girls tend to use different strategies to achieve in their same-sex friendship groups.
a. dominance
b. self-efficacy c. continuity
d. sensorimotor equilibrium
Question 3In Maslow's theory, is a motive that urges a person to make optimal use of his/her potential to become a more effective, creative participant in daily life.
a. effectance
b. potentiation
c. self-acceptance d. self-actualization
Question 4Children are likely to seek others of the same sex as play companions because
a. they believe these children will be kinder to them.
b. parents guide them into same-sex play groups.
c. they believe these other children will have the same play preferences they have.
d. they believe these children will provide diverse mental representations of possible activities.
Question 5According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following is considered the first or primary human motive?
a. Safety and security
b. Physiological needs
c. Self-esteem
d. Self-actualization
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