You have just heard about a situation in which someone who was drunk vandalized a building and assaulted a security guard. From your knowledge of abnormal psychology, you are aware that although alcohol does not cause aggressive behavior, it may
a. stimulate the inhibitory center of the brain, causing aggressive behavior.
b. activate the aggressive genes in the person's DNA
c. impair the ability to consider the consequences of acting impulsively.
d. increase the anxiety associated with being punished for one's actions.
c
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The National Comorbidity Study found that the course of posttraumatic stress disorder is best described as follows:
a. The person fully recovers. b. Symptoms tend to diminish gradually. c. Most people with PTSD report symptoms of the disorder 10 years later. d. PTSD usually leads to severe alcohol and drug problems.
Which statement best describes an important finding of Milgram's classic research?
A. Individuals easily conform to group norms. B. The presence of other people makes aggression more likely. C. People will easily obey an authority figure and do harm to others. D. Agreeing to a small request makes it more likely you will agree to a big request.
Artesemia observed her mother shake her finger at the dog's face and say, "No, no." The next day, by herself, Artesemia repeats the exact same action, indicating that she is able to use __________.
A. the A-not-B search technique B. deferred imitation C. object permanence D. organization
A child observes another child acting unafraid in the presence of a stranger. Then, the observing child also stops acting afraid of the stranger. This is an example of
a. social referencing. b. secure attachment. c. insecure attachment. d. activation of reflexes.