In a situation the presence of others takes the responsibility from the individual. Latané calls this:
a. diffusion of responsibility
b. obedience to authority
c. social facilitation
d. pluralistic ignorance
a
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a. ?devise a theory that will predict future phenomena b. ?describe the phenomenon empirically c. ?explain why the phenomenon occurs and why certain treatments are more effective d. ?conduct an experiment testing various treatment methods in a clinical setting
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A. develop a difference in sexual development pattern B. develop into ovaries C. develop into testes D. disappear
Jean Blake, a psychiatrist who is strongly influenced by the social-cognitive perspective, is most likely to take which approach in treating a male client who is extremely shy of females?
a. Condition positive emotional responses to women. b. Observe and imitate models engaged in social interactions with women. c. Prescribe anti-anxiety medication for him to take before going out with a woman. d. Uncover the unconscious conflicts in the approach and avoidance of women.
If Sylvia is described as trustworthy, altruistic and tender-minded, then she probably is fairly high on the Big Five factor known as ________
a) extraversion b) neuroticism c) openness d) agreeableness