Which of the following social phenomena would be of interest to both social psychologists and sociologists?
a. the variation of homicide rates in China versus the U.S.
b. the role of competition between groups in increasing aggression
c. the relation between murder and social class
d. teaching frustrated people alternatives to aggression
Answer: B
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A. are more likely to have a limbic system comparable to those of adults B. show less activity in parts of the prefrontal cortex associated with decision-making C. are more likely to use "cold processes" than "hot processes" for decision-making D. show the same activity of the reward parts of the brain as adults
When we pursue goals, especially challenging ones that we are able to master through deploying our greatest strengths, we experience flow. This process of ____ leads to merging our consciousness with the event
a. decentering c. accepting b. engagement d. strengthening
Over the past several years, several celebrities have openly discussed their desire for sexual experiences that are satisfying—regardless of the sex of their partner. Most researchers would consider such individuals to be:
a) homosexual. b) bisexual. c) transsexual. d) heterosexual.
The retributive rationale postulates that
A. punishment is an end in itself. B. punishment is a means rather than an end. C. punishment is not and should not be the only response to crime. D. punishment is never an option.