In a recent study by Wilson and colleagues (2014), 67% of male participants and 25% of female participants elected to administer electric shocks to themselves, rather than:
A) give a speech to a group of strangers.
B) sit alone with their thoughts.
C) view pictures of themselves from their pubescent years.
D) write about a challenging time in their lives.
B) sit alone with their thoughts.
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Given Max Ringelmann's early research looking at group size and individual effort, should we expect Student X to put in a different amount of effort depending on whether she worked on a history project in a five-person group rather than a two-person group?
a. Yes, we should expect her to work harder in the five-person group. b. Yes, we should expect her to work harder in the two-person group. c. No, we should expect her to work equally hard in both groups. d. It is impossible to say; it appears group size effects depend on other variables.
The cognitive defusion of an attachment to the conceptualized self requires
a. conforming behavior with the conceptualization. b. differentiating the conceptualization from reality. c. exorcizing memories of the conceptualization. d. culling maladaptive elements of the conceptualization.
What is a pedigree, as used in genetic counseling?
a. A chart showing the family history of genetic defects for the couple b. A listing of expensive purebred pets owned by the family c. A device used to collect a tissue specimen for analysis d. A financial record of timely payments of medical bills
Empathy __________
A) is more often expressed in toddlerhood than in the preschool years B) leads to feelings of sorrow for another’s plight C) serves as a motivator of prosocial behavior D) always yields acts of kindness and helpfulness