All her life, 15-year-old Trina has watched American television shows that depict life in a middle-class, two-parent home. Trina believes that this type of family life is typical of life in America. This example best illustrates
a. Cultivation Theory
b. Sensation seeking approach
c. Uses and gratification approach
d. Social Learning Theory
Answer: a. Cultivation Theory
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a. though generally ineffective, has been shown to occur in instances involving preparedness to learn by the organism. b. according to research, is only theoretically possible since learning has yet been empirically proven to occur by this method. c. is an approach to the building of relationships among those who possess the character trait of shyness. d. despite claims to the contrary, has proven to be the most effective method of pairing in terms of longevity of learning.
La Vonna is able to keep her attention focused on her biology
professor despite the fact that two separate groups of students behind her are talking while the professor lectures. This is an example of the Gestalt principle of _____. Fill in the blank with correct word
The regions of the brain that exhibit signs of increased activity when someone thinks about feelings of romantic love are the same regions that exhibit signs of increased activity when a person
a. sleeps. b. ingests cocaine. c. cries. d. is anxious about being the focus of attention.
When Phoebe strongly disagrees with her sister's opinion, she effectively controls her own anger and responds with empathy to her sister's frustration regarding their dispute. Her behavior best illustrates
a. factor analysis. b. analytic intelligence. c. divergent thinking. d. emotional intelligence.