You are faced with a choice between two hypothetical explanations of an event. Theory A is straightforward and brief; Theory B is complex and lengthy. If you select Theory A, you are using the law of
a) parsimony.
b) eclectism.
c) anti-complexity.
d) personal choice.
A
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b. skin patches. c. pills. d. liquids.
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a. androgen production b. sperm production c. nocturnal emissions d. the descent of a testicle into the scrotum
You receive a call at home from a telemarketer who wants you to listen to a pitch for aluminum siding. If you agree to listen, you are more likely to buy siding--a phenomenon known as the
a) risky shift. b) polarization phenomenon. c) foot-in-the-door technique. d) door-in-the-face technique.
Show how catharsis is not effective in reducing aggression. Provide two examples.
What will be an ideal response?