The ideas that ‘bad things happen to bad people and good things happen to good people' is known as ‘belief in a just world'

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Answer: True

Psychology

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b. In most cases it is quite serious and causes many problems. c. It is a condition in which the prostate enlarges with age. d. It is most common among men ages 25 to 40.

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Closed head injury results in damage partially because of ____

a. increased production of myelin b. excessive deficit of neurotrophins c. rotational forces that push the brain against the inside of the skull d. infection

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Which of the following statements is most true?

A. There is no association between optimism, pessimism, and physical health. B. Optimists may enjoy better physical health than pessimists because they maintain social contacts even during bouts of illness and disease. C. Optimists may enjoy better physical health than pessimists because they have a gene that makes them have stronger immune systems. D. Pessimists may enjoy better physical health than optimists because they tend to shy away from contact with others and are less likely to be exposed to illnesses. E. Pessimists may enjoy better physical health than optimists because they have a gene that makes them have stronger immune systems.

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Professor Kaurala is giving a lecture on the causes of abnormal behavior. It's time for class to end and he previews the topic for the next meeting. He says, "We'll consider that mental disorders are unlearned tendencies next time.". What cause will he focus on at the next meeting?

a. environmental factors c. genetic factors b. failures to self-actualize d. cognitive factors

Psychology