Repeated exposure to violent media content leads people to ________
A) revert to more immature behavioral patterns
B) develop strong knowledge structures related to aggression
C) engage in behaviors that may escalate into violence
D) develop powerful hand-eye coordination capabilities
E) commit particularly aggressive acts
Answer: B
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c. Hold the rat's paws in the position necessary to make the response. d. Deprive the animal of food and water until it makes the response.
Which statement best describes an important finding of Milgram's classic research?
A. Individuals easily conform to group norms. B. The presence of other people makes aggression more likely. C. People will easily obey an authority figure and do harm to others. D. Agreeing to a small request makes it more likely you will agree to a big request.
Automaticity of behavior relies on what assumption?
A. Awareness of all that is happening in the present creates more uncertainty. B. Mindfulness will occur when we become less automatic in our daily behavior. C. Events do not come with evaluations, we impose them on our experiences. D. Quick, well-rehearsed behavior is the easiest behavior in which to engage.
Studies exploring the efficacy of ECT have found that up to ___% of patients experience significant improvements in their symptoms of depression after six to 12 ECT sessions over two to four weeks
a. 50 b. 70 c. 80 d. 95