In one longitudinal study, African American children who experienced physical punishment for misbehavior became __________.

A. more aggressive and antisocial in adolescence
B. less aggressive and antisocial in adolescence
C. less aggressive and more antisocial in adolescence
D. more aggressive and less antisocial in adolescence


Answer: B

Psychology

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A. the Oedipal complex. B. castration anxiety. C. an oral fixation. D. transference.

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A. Surprise her with the experimental treatment so she doesn't have a chance to resist. B. Explain the benefits of the treatment but minimize the risks. C. Explain the benefits and the risks and get Analisa's explicit approval to proceed with the plan. D. Introduce the plan as the best and only option to fully cure her of her fear.

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Emma is awake, but she has been drinking a cup of herbal tea and is feeling calm and relaxed. What type of activity would you expect to see if she underwent an EEG at this time?

A. theta waves B. delta waves C. beta waves D. alpha waves

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