According to psychologists Latané and Darley, people are less willing to help someone in distress because
a. of just-world beliefs.
b. of the dehumanizing effects of urban life.
c. they are inhibited by the presence of others.
d. they do not want to get involved.
C
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Stimulating sensory receptors in the skin causes neural signals to be sent to the:
a. somatosensory cortex in the parietal lobe b. motor cortex in the frontal lobe c. somatosensory cortex in the frontal lobe d. motor cortex in the parietal lobe
Learning theory suggests that depression can result from
a. learned helplessness. c. guilt. b. punishment. d. anger turned inward.
The two dimensions of locus of control described in the textbook are ____
a. ?self and other b. ?high and low c. ?internal and external d. ?universal and specific
Shirley has been in an abusive relationship for 12 years. Her husband frequently hits her, often after little or no provocation. Shirley has been enduring this violence for so long that she has come to believe that she probably deserves the beatings. Her best friend has seen the bruises and has told her to leave her husband, but Shirley believes that leaving would be futile. Shirley could be said
to be experiencing A. the blaming the victim phenomenon. B. anomie. C. learned helplessness. D. enduring family violence syndrome.