Playing violent video games is related to
A. decreased empathetic concern for boys only.
B. desensitization to violence.
C. increases in prosocial behavior.
D. increased aggression for girls only.
Answer: B
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a. Structured b. Projective c. Intelligence d. Abilities
The interaction between stable individual characteristics and situational constraints on the way people behave best reflects the intersection of
a. cognitive and personality psychology. b. personality and social psychology. c. social and clinical psychology. d. clinical and developmental psychology.
Vince has mood swings that vary from relatively deep depression and mania that has caused risk-taking problems. His psychiatrist
a. is likely to recommend lithium to prevent future episodes of both mania and depression. b. is likely to recommend lithium to bring him out of a current manic or depressive episode. c. will warn Vince that his blood must be monitored carefully because high concentrations of lithium can be toxic and even fatal. d. is likely to do all of these.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between a person's brain size, and his or her intelligence?
A) There is no relationship between brain size and intelligence. B) Brain size is correlated with intelligence, but the relationship is complicated and poorly understood. C) Large brain size is a consistent predictor of high intellectual ability. D) Small brain size is a consistent predictor of high intellectual ability.