The reciprocity of TV violence and aggression means that
a. aggressive personality triggers interest in watching violence.
b. watching violent TV triggers viewer aggression.
c. watching violent TV triggers cathartic release of one's aggressive urges.
d. TV violence increases aggression, which then generates further interest in televised violence.
D
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A) Bipolar disorder is more prevalent in women than it is in men. B) About 2.5% of the population suffers from bipolar disorder. C) A significant minority of individuals with bipolar disorder are highly creative. D) Bipolar disorder tends to be persistent throughout one's lifetime.
Based on the research of Irving Janis, if you want to prevent groupthink from occurring in groups in which you are working, you should
a. make sure the group is highly cohesive. b. encourage dissent within the group. c. insulate the group from expert opinion. d. rely on a strongly directed leader.
Lacy is 38 years old and has just found out she is pregnant. Although the pregnancy is unintended, Lacy may take some comfort in knowing that unintended pregnancies comprise about what percent of all pregnancies in the United States today?
a. two-thirds b. half c. one-third d. 10%
Every time she opens the garage door Jullie dogs begin to salivate uncontrollably because that is where their food is kept
Read the following scenarios carefully. Determine if it is an example of operant or classical conditioning. Then, if it is classical conditioning, identify the US, UR, CS, and CR.If it is operant conditioning, identify if it is positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, or negative punishment.