Which theory argues that we compare ourselves to others in different situations because there is no given standard against which to measure our abilities and opinions?
a. Self-discrepancy theory
b. Self-verification theory
c. Social comparison theory
d. Group comparison theory
Question 2
Research on unrealistic optimism supports which of the following findings?
a. College students who were unrealistically optimistic about their likelihood of experiencing problems related to binge drinking were less likely to have alcohol-related problems.
b. College students who were unrealistically optimistic about their likelihood of experiencing problems related to binge drinking were more likely to have alcohol-related problems.
c. Unrealistic optimism makes people less likely to drive after drinking
d. Unrealistically optimistic students are more likely to spend time studying than pessimistic students
Theory of Endosymbiosis
Applying Signal Detection Theory
Activation Synthesis Theory of Dreams
The Nebular Theory
The James-Lange Theory of Emotion
The Two-Factor Theory of Emotion