Daniel lives in an urban neighborhood that his parents see as unsafe and as a result, Daniel is unable to spend time in person with his friends after school. His social media use is heavy and his parents are concerned. What is the most logical explanation for Daniel’s behavior?
a. he uses social media as a way to keep secrets from his parents
b. he uses social media as a way to hang out with his friends since he cannot be with them in person
c. he uses social media out of boredom
d. all of the above
Ans: b
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a. profound disability b. severe disability c. moderate disability d. mild disability e. non-functional disability
According to your textbook, which one of these statements is the most accurate regarding eyewitness testimonies?
a. They are not accurate and should therefore be disallowed. b. Though highly variable and easily influenced, they are often reliable. c. The reports are reliable only if the witness is very certain. d. Children are more likely than adults to give accurate testimony.
Neurons that are specialized to transmit commands from the central nervous system to glands and muscles are known as a. sensory neurons. b. motor neurons
c. unipolar neurons. d. interneurons.
Which is NOT one of the text's six general principles of impression formation?
a. People form impressions on the basis of little information. b. The perceiver's goals and needs influence perception. c. Perceivers tend to interpret behavior in isolation, ignoring the context. d. Perceivers organize information by categorizing stimuli.