One common goal of sociology and social psychology is to understand
a. how individuals function in modern society.
b. the processes of society at large.
c. how individuals are influenced by other people.
d. the influence of social factors on human behavior.
Answer: D
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Suppose you are a participant in a psychology experiment in which the researcher randomly assigns some participants to steal money. Later, the researcher uses a polygraph to determine which participants "stole" the money and which are innocent
At the end of the experiment, the researcher says he "knows you stole the money." Because you are knowledgeable about the use of polygraphs, how do you respond? a) "You know my brain was producing delta waves." b) "The reason this works is the fear of receiving electric shocks." c) "The polygraph can reveal more about me than I know myself." d) "You know I was aroused for some reason, but you do not know why."
A second heart attack is
a. twice as likely for a Type A patient. b. half as likely for a Type B patient. c. common in Type D patients. d. less likely in patients given stress-management training. e. A and B are correct (no pun intended).
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
There is no empirical support for the effectiveness of humanistic-experiential therapies.
Developmental psychology is the study of
a. the language, personality, and emotions of children and adolescents. b. the stages of life and the important tasks of each. c. progressive changes in behavior and abilities from conception to death. d. the role of maturation in the unfolding of human potential.