Suppose Roan enjoys playing violent video games. Which of the following outcomes would you expect Roan to have as predicted by current research?
a. Increased mental rotation skills and increased prosocial behavior
b. An increased mental memory and enhanced social skills
c. A decreased sense of moral reasoning and delayed development
d. Enhanced communication skills and delayed cognitive development
Answer: C
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What were the findings in a study of ethnic Hawaiians who had taken on a traditional American diet, and then were given their native diet?
a. ?No change in health was observed even after one year. b. ?Significant improvements in health occurred after only 21 days. c. ?Significant improvements in health occurred but only after a year on the native diet. d. ?Significant deterioration in health occurred almost immediately.
The purpose of free association is to
a. create a psychologically safe environment for the client. b. reflect the client's thoughts and feelings so the client can see them more clearly. c. lower defenses so that unconscious thoughts and feelings will emerge. d. challenge irrational beliefs of the patient so that constructive changes can be made.
Dr. Angelos is interested in studying factors that affect athletic achievement, such as skill learning, the personality profiles of champion athletes, and the effects of spectators. Dr. Angelos is most likely a(n) __________ psychologist
a. social b. sports c. organizational d. environmental