Freud theorized that engaging in aggressive behavior could get rid of pent-up emotions. This notion is referred to as:
A. catharsis
B. altruism
C. the risky shift
D. deindividuation
Answer: A
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a) the pursuit of an activity for external reward. b) the pursuit of an activity for its own sake. c) the pursuit of an activity to relieve the state of tension caused by deprivation. d) the pursuit of an activity in order to increase one's competence and skills.
Margaret, a 16-year-old, is offered a cigarette by a man on the street as she walks home from school. She refuses but the man offers her again the following day as she walks home with her friend. Which one of the following best describes how Margaret is likely to respond to the second offer?
A. There is a greater likelihood that she will accept the cigarette when with her friend. B. The presence of her friend will have no influence on whether she accepts or refuses the offer. C. There is a greater likelihood that she will accept the cigarette but only if her friend is older. D. There is a lower likelihood that she will accept the cigarette when with her friend.
During late adulthood ______________________________
a. veins become less visible as a result of the increase in fat layers of the skin b. height slowly declines for women, but not for men c. body weight increases from middle adulthood because few older adults exercise d. loss of bone mass in the jaw makes the face look thinner
A good deal of research supports the notion that contact between majority and minority groups can reduce prejudice and discrimination
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.