The idea that human nature is selfish, aggressive, nasty, and competitive but that society constrains people to restrain these impulses is most associated with which famous philosopher?

a. Plato
b. Descartes
c. Locke
d. Hobbes


Ans: d. Hobbes

Psychology

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A) the cologne B) Angie's boss C) Angie D) the feeling of uneasiness

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How many major categories of taste have been identified?

a. two b. three c. four d. five

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Socioemotional selectivity theory argues that

A. older adults deliberately withdraw from peripheral relationships, while increasing contact with close friends and family members that offer enjoyable relationships. B. older adults deliberately withdraw from contact with close friends, and focus their relationships only on family members. C. deliberately increase new social relationships at the expense of their old relationships. D. older adults systematically expand their social network since they have more time to spare and are concerned about being lonely and ignored by others

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Which of the following has been shown to impact the sentencing of offenders?

A. Defendant gender B. Victim gender C. Offender race D. All of these are correct.

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