Entries by Daphne Hanson

Penny is being interviewed for a clerical job at the local insurance company

1.Penny is being interviewed for a clerical job at the local insurance company. Which personality trait would the interviewer rank above all others? a) Agreeableness b) Conscientiousness c) Extraversion   2.Jana is a somewhat aggressive adolescent. Rather than acting out with her family and peers, she expresses her aggressive nature while playing video games. This […]

Personality is largely governed by an individuals response to the knowledge of their inevitable death, and furthermore

Image transcription text believes that personality is largely governed by an individuals response to the knowledge of their inevitable death, and furthermore, that this knowledge prompts them to seek a station or trait for their existence. Psychodynamic Approach O Humanistic Approach Existential Approach Social Cognitive Approach Which component of the mind did Freud describe as […]

What is the biological, sociol-cultural factors of agression? Give an example.

What is the biological, sociol-cultural factors of agression?  Give an example. What are the social cultural factors of aggression? A culturally comparative view indicates that the causes of aggression are multifaceted-including influences from such sources as learned values, socialization, social organization, economics and ecology, gender, and natural and sexual selection. What is social aggression examples? Examples […]

The DSM-V enumerates these two criteria as symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder

The DSM-V enumerates these two criteria as symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder: 1.  Transient, stress-related paranoid ideation or severe dissociative symptoms 2. Chronic feelings of emptiness Taking into account the elements in the painting and the mental condition of Vincent Van Gogh at the time, how does “The Night Cafe” illustrate Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? […]

The vast majority of people with paraphilias

The vast majority of people with paraphilias (well over 95%) are men. List some reason you think this discrepancy might exist.As you look over your answers, do you see any biases or stereotypes in your thinking? Where do you think your beliefs come from? What are some of your belief patterns? What is the most common paraphilia? […]

Informational influence

Informational and Normative Influence Informational influence is defined as “influence that produces conformity when a person believes others are correct in their judgments.” Normative influence is defined as “influence that produces conformity when a person fears the negative social consequences of appearing deviant.” Distinguishing these two types of social influence is important for a better […]

Why do you think our memory system is designed this way?

Why do you think our memory system is designed this way? What are the advantages to being so forgetful and open to environmental influences? On the other hand, what would be the advantages and disadvantages of a system where you remembered everything perfectly? If you could choose your own memory system design, which one would […]