Ten-year-old Xavier sends mass emails to his friends spreading rumors about a classmate he does not like. Xavier is engaging in_______

A) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B) cyber-bullying.
C) hazing.
D) aggression.


B) cyber-bullying. Xavier's behavior fits the definition cyber-bullying, where bullying can take place over the Internet.

Psychology

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Using simple random sampling, 100 males were drawn from a population and asked their age. The mean age for these men was 22. The standard error for the sample was 5. We are 68% confident that the population parameter is:

a. 22 b. Between 19.5 and 24.5 c. Between 17 and 27 d. Between 12 and 32 e. Not enough information to calculate

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Discuss the difficulties sexual minority youth experience in society and which mental health disorders they are most at risk for developing

What will be an ideal response?

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During the elementary school years, most peer interaction is done

a. in pairs. c. in same-sex groups. b. in mixed groups. d. in large crowds.

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In a settlement negotiation, the plaintiff's reservation price is the

A. maximum amount of money that he or she would be willing to pay to reach an agreement. B. minimum amount of money that he or she would be willing to pay to reach an agreement. C. maximum amount of money that he or she would accept to settle the claim. D. minimum amount of money that he or she would accept to settle the claim.

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