Helping behavior that is beneficial to others but clearly requires self-sacrifice is known as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
altruism
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Which of the following statements best explains why psychologists should study the nervous system?
a. The nervous system is controlled by the mind and psychologists focus on the mind. b. Behavior, both normal and abnormal, has its roots in the nervous system. c. Psychologists can perform brain surgery to cure illnesses such as Alzheimer's. d. It is required for licensing and insurance payments.
Sanuye is majoring in biology with the goal of going to medical school. He is struggling with his courses, but does not want to give up like his roommate who left at mid-term. From studying hardy individuals, how can Sanuye lessen his stress?
What will be an ideal response?
An example of behavior associated with hypersexual disorder is ____
a. making obscene phone calls b. obsession with child pornography c. rubbing genitals up against an unsuspecting stranger d. compulsive masturbation
Vygotsky argued that the skills and problem-solving abilities that a child can show on his
or her own indicate the __________. However, should the child receive guided help, he or she may show enhanced abilities and thus demonstrate what Vygotsky termed the __________. a. assimilation level; accommodation level b. actual developmental level; zone of proximal development c. accommodation level; zone of proximal development d. zone of proximal development; assimilation level e. assimilation level; actual developmental level