Several factors can increase frustration and accordingly will increase the probability that some form of aggression will occur. Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?
A) unexpectedness
B) closeness to the goal or object of your desire
C) alcohol consumption
D) relative deprivation
E) someone intentionally causes you to become frustrated
C) alcohol consumption
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Baby Mia's brain is prewired to respond to certain common experiences, such as visual stimulation. This represents __________.
A. experience-expectant brain development B. experience-dependent brain development C. canalized experience D. synaptogenesis
The failure to master or progress in accomplishing developmental milestones is referred to as a(n)____
a. adaptational failure b. developmental disintegration c. discontinuity d. dysregulation
According to Eibl-Eibesfeldt (1972), the "eyebrow flick," or brief lifting of the eyebrows in humans, signals:
a. recognition of someone who is familiar b. recognition of someone who is a possible threat c. the first move in an aggressive encounter d. an intention of courtship
George has always been a peaceful, law-abiding man, and he has raised his kids to be the same way. He donates to charitable causes and provides a comfortable life for his family. One night he takes his kids to a carnival and in the parking lot, they are confronted by an armed robber. The robber has a knife and threatens to harm one of George's kids if he does not hand over his wallet. George has always professed non-violence, but in this instance, he fights the robber to protect his child. Technically, by fighting, he is violating his moral belief that one should be non-violent. His decision to fight in this instance is an example of:
A. absolutism. B. universality. C. egoism. D. situational ethics.