Punishments are most effective when given during or immediately after a transgression. They are even more effective if accompanied by an explanation
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Which statement concerning fragile X syndrome is true?
a. It is a non-sex-linked trait. b. It occurs as the result of an extra X chromosome. c. It involves a depletion in the number of duplications in the DNA code. d. It is more common in males.
All but which of the following may help explain the inaction of witnesses in the famous case of Kitty Genovese?
a. diffusion of responsibility b. situational ambiguity c. perceived cost d. attributions of the cause of need e. prejudice
A middle-aged psychology professor has been tipped off by one of his students that cell phones are going off in the classroom. The professor does not recall hearing a cell phone go off anytime in the last few days in class. What is the most likely explanation?
a. The student who tipped off the professor about the cell phones really made up this false story in order to play a joke on the professor. b. The students in class have downloaded a high-pitched ring tone that the professor cannot hear because of a loss of hair cells. c. The students in class have downloaded a low-pitched ring tone that the professor cannot hear because of a loss of hair cells. d. The professor has a severe conductive hearing loss.
Which of the following is/are specified in civil commitment laws?
A. When a person can be legally declared to have a mental illness B. When a person can be placed in a mental hospital for treatment C. Both a and b D. Neither a nor b