The fact that the American population has been aging in recent years has been offered as an explanation for the
a. decrease in violent crimes.
b. increase in gun-related violence.
c. greater availability of violent pornography.
d. current overcrowded conditions in prisons.
a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Aids to personal growth include which of the following?
a. accepting all information without distorting it to fit one's fears and desires b. being agreeable by conforming to the expectations of others. c. emphasizing safety and security in one's choices d. doing all of these
Parents of children who develop performance goals are likely to
a. encourage persistence. c. give toys for good grades. b. provide stimulating experiences. d. make their children feel lucky.
Which of the following theories suggest that aggressive behavior is learned from the environment via watching others engage in aggressive acts?
a) cognitive dissonance theory of aggression b) biological factors theory of aggression c) cognitive-neoassociationistic model of aggression d) social learning theory of aggression