Which of the following is an example of desensitization?
A. Brian watches a lot of pornography and thinks women really want to be taken.
B. Allison watches boxing tournaments frequently and does not mind seeing people in a fist fight.
C. Kim believes that if someone pushes you, you need to fight back.
D. Steve regularly watches Sesame Street episodes and thinks sharing is important.
Answer: B
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a. blank slate period. b. years from 6 to 12. c. years from 6 to 9. d. time of greatest gains in height and weight.
In a large-scale longitudinal analysis of data (Erol and Orth, 2011), the greatest level of self-esteem in late adolescence and early adulthood was found among
a. whites. b. blacks. c. Latinos. d. girls.
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A. less than 1 percent B. about 7-8 percent C. about 11 percent D. about 15 percent
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A. It transmits information wherein the energy is perceived as sight. B. It plays a significant role in the detection of vibration and movement. C. It plays a major role in the detection of light. D. It transmits information about chemical stimuli such as smell and taste.