Perceiving the question is the first step in a scientific investigation. This step is derived from which goal of psychology?
a) describing
b) explaining
c) predicting
d) changing
ANS: a
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Concerning treatment of alcohol abuse in young adults, a. only Alcoholics Anonymous has been found to show long-term benefits. b. the long-term effects for most programs are unknown
c. behavior modification programs do not work. d. cognitive therapies help males but are ineffective with females.
In Malaysia and other cultures of southern Asia, men who believe they have been insulted will sometimes brood, then erupt in violence. This condition is referred to as
a. koro. b. susto. c. amok. d. zar.
According to the _____, repeated exposure to a stimulus leads to increased liking of the stimulus
A) facial feedback hypothesis B) mere exposure effect C) James-Lange theory D) Cannon-Bard theory
Which statement is NOT true regarding the relationship between personality and culture?
A. The usefulness of the concept of personality may differ across cultures. B. There is very little variation in personalities within cultures. C. The structure of personality appears to be universal. D. Some cultures demand more consistency in their personalities and behavior than others