Many studies confirm that in emotionally charged decision-making contexts, adolescents are more likely than adults to ________.
A. carefully evaluate alternatives
B. attempt to avoid potential losses
C. focus on the long term instead of the short term
D. be enticed by the possibility of immediate reward
Answer: D
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Which statement concerning bereavement programs is true?
a. Most bereaved individuals need psychological interventions to help them cope. b. A past history of depression does not increase the risk of depression in a bereaved individual. c. Family therapy can help bereaved parents and children communicate more openly. d. Support groups are effective for those dealing with the death of a spouse, but ineffective for those dealing with the death of a child.
The central route to persuasion operates in those situations in which people:
a. are unable to process an incoming message systematically b. are unmotivated to process an incoming message systematically c. are motivated to process an incoming communication with care and attention d. have not yet developed an attitude toward the topic
Skinner has constructed a theory that:
a. is more comprehensive than the one created by Freud b. is very imprecise c. is strongly supported by data d. lacks heuristic value
Your best friend is going to have a medical procedure that might cause some pain during recovery. He is very concerned about how he will deal with this
Knowing what you do about how pain works, you would advise him that all but WHICH of the following are psychological aspects that can influence how pain is perceived? a) anxiety b) interpretation c) attention d) analgesia