Dissonance theory helps us understand the apparently irrational behavior of cult members, such as those in the Heaven's Gate cult and at Jonestown, who committed mass suicide
All of the following EXCEPT ________ tend to increase dissonance and hence the extreme dissonance-reducing commitment to the cult or cause and the beliefs of the leaders.
a. the sacrifice of money and possessions
b. giving up other friends and relationships outside the cult
c. the negative self-concepts of many people who join cults
d. the amount of hard work that is done on behalf of the cult
Answer: C
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The discussion about higher education and students of color pointed out that
a. tribal colleges offer Native Americans a transition between their native culture and colleges where most students are European American. b. academic achievement is emphasized more for Black males than for Black females. c. most Latina females report that faculty members expect them to do well in college. d. Latina families are more likely than other families to encourage their daughters to enroll in a college that is far from home.
Regarding patterns of suicide, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Four times as many men complete suicide, but women make more attempts. b. Marriage, when successful, may be the best natural guard against suicidal impulses. c. Native Americans have the highest suicide rate in the United States. d. Suicide rates tend to decrease with advancing age.
During Piaget's formal operational stage, individuals demonstrate the ability to reason _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Ativan, Valium, and Xanax are _______________ drugs
A) antipsychotic B) antidepressant C) antianxiety D) mood stabilizing