Alcohol, marijuana, caffeine, LSD, and cocaine are examples of chemical agents that alter perceptions and moods. These substances are collectively known as
a. narcotics.
b. stimulants.
c. depressants.
d. psychoactive drugs.
ANSWER: d
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Behavioral psychologists try to apply personality research to practical concerns by
A. controlling the way people process information. B. identifying characteristics of individuals in the workplace. C. creating environments to increase the frequency of desired behaviors. D. facilitating people in the development of their self-concept.
The idea that Americans learn aggressive driving habits by viewing risky driving in movies and television commercials is known as the ______ hypothesis
a. primacy c. cultural b. crowding d. displacement
Which of the following are two reasons why mothers have historically been the primary caretakers of infants and toddlers?
a. racism and discrimination b. biological and cultural bias c. gender oppression and social laws d. genetics and family expectations
Which of the following is NOT true of cultures?
A) Their customs are transmitted from generation to generation. B) They almost always focus on the group, not the person. C) They can be vastly different in their customs. D) They include clearly specified rules.