An example of a distal stimulus would be __________, while an example of a proximal stimulus would be ________.
What will be an ideal response?
a slamming door; sound waves
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What is the goal of behaviorism?
a. To teach people to get along with one another peacefully b. To understand the conscious and unconscious thoughts that produce behavior c. To understand behavior in simple nonmentalistic terms d. To trace behaviors to underlying genetics and brain processes
Describe two experimental pieces of evidence that suggest exposure to violent media increases the chance of future aggression
What will be an ideal response?
The area of social psychology that studies the ways in which people alter the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of others is
a. social influence. c. social pressure. b. social facilitation. d. social demand.
Jose is fifteen years old. He is very moody. Little disappointments get him very upset and he seems depressed by them. His hours of sleep are irregular and he has trouble falling asleep before midnight. Sometimes he has outbursts of temper that seem irrat
a) Jose probably has early onset of a mood disorder. b) Jose is on the path to behavior problems and possible legal troubles. c) Jose's behaviors are not unusual for his age, so he should not be casually diagnosed. d) Jose should be hospitalized for observation to make sure he is safe.