Which question would a social psychologist be most likely to study?
a. What developmental factors contribute to adult cognitive abilities?
b. What risk factors contribute to the onset of schizophrenia?
c. Is there a link between playing violent video games and engaging in aggressive behavior?
d. Do citizens in countries with democratic governments report greater life satisfaction than citizens in countrieswith autocratic governments?
c
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"Paperwork and more paperwork; regulations and more regulations. I wish the government wouldn't require so much. I don't qualify for a loan, so I won't be able to start my own business-thanks to the bureaucrats!" This individual is experiencing ____ because of ____.
A. frustration; personal limitations B. burnout; social or personal limitations C. frustration; social or environmental limitations D. burnout; internal locus of control
Approximately one-third of professional psychologists would report that their primary work setting is
A. A mental health facility B. An educational setting C. Private practice D. A non-profit organization
During an action potential, the change in membrane potential associated with the influx of sodium ions triggers the
A) opening of sodium channels. B) closing of chloride channels. C) opening of chloride channels. D) closing of potassium channels. E) opening of potassium channels.
Which of the following is a hormone that is released by the adrenal glands and is responsible for maintaining the activation of bodily systems during prolonged stress?
A. Prolactin B. Thyroxin C. Cortisol D. Insulin