Harming others socially by spreading rumors, gossiping, or excluding them from groups is termed ___________

a. a developmental cascade
b. instrumental aggression
c. distributive justice
d. relational aggression


Answer: D

Psychology

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a. lose their strengths of competence, purpose, and fidelity. b. may become overwhelmed by stagnation and regress to a stage of pseudo-intimacy. c. adopt the behaviors of older, and more mature, adults. d. may join as many organizations as possible to satisfy their ego.

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The neurotransmitter implicated in regulatory problems, such as eating and sleep disorders, is ____

a. norepinephrine b. serotonin c. benzodiazepine-GABA d. dopamine

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a. placating. b. super-reasonable. c. blaming. d. irrelevant.

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The nature-nurture controversy debates whether development is continuous or a series of stages

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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