Two children, Jane and Joan, have been eyeing a new water pistol in the local toy store for months. Each is convinced that her parents will buy her the water pistol as soon as summer comes
Yesterday, Jane's parents bought her the water pistol, which turned out to be the last one in the store. As soon as Joan found out, she had a temper tantrum and hit Jane in the stomach. ________ best explains Joan's behavior.
a. Social exchange theory
b. Frustration-aggression theory
c. Social learning theory
d. The emotional consistency effect
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
In the study of obedience conducted by Stanley Milgram, what percentage of "teachers" delivered the maximum 450-volt-shock?
A. 35 percent B. 45 percent C. 55 percent D. 65 percent
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a. ?bleed-and-let therapy b. ?ice-and-shiver therapy c. ?caloric restriction therapy d. ?insulin shock therapy