Which of the following is an example of direct, active, verbal aggression?

A. calling someone a stupid jerk
B. refusing to acknowledge someone's preferred name
C. telling a person's significant other that they are cheating
D. allowing an innocent person to be arrested when you could provide an alibi


Answer: A

Psychology

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a. phencyclidine
b. marijuana
c. amphetamine
d. barbiturate

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Aaron proudly tells you that he is a "big, strong boy," but when you offer to put ribbons in his hair and let him wear a party dress, he becomes upset. He tells you he wants to stay a boy and that if he wears those things he will change into a little girl. Based on this information, Aaron is most likely:

a. less than 1 year old b. approximately 2 or 3 years of age c. about 5 or 6 years old d. growing up in a family where there are no male role models

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The release and fertilization of two ova results in

A) identical twins. B) fraternal twins. C) phenylketonuria (PKU). D) miscarriage.

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Corey teaches his students geometry by first explaining common geometry terms, then explaining geometry proofs, and finally using the terms to construct their own geometry proofs. This breakdown of a complex behavior is known as

A. chaining. B. partial reinforcement. C. the matching law. D. social facilitation.

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