Responses to moral dilemmas are only moderately correlated with actual behavior. Which of the following may be seen to increase the strength of correlations between hypothetical responses and actual behavior?
A) Posing dilemmas focused on abstract situations not likely to be faced by respondents
B) Posing dilemmas focused on life-or-death decisions that will lead to more honest responding
C) Posing dilemmas focused on lighthearted subjects that will put respondents more at ease
D) Posing dilemmas focused on realistic situations that are likely to be faced on a regular basis
D
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disorder. b. delirium. c. amnestic disorder. d. organic brain damage.
Which of the following preschoolers will demonstrate greater awareness of false belief?
A) Gwen, who is an only child B) Helena, who has two younger siblings C) Rakita, who has a twin sister D) Louisa, who has three older siblings
Marty begins seeing a psychotherapist. Which of the following personal changes could he make to have the best chance for success in this type of therapy?
A. Be less critical of his thoughts before he speaks B. Live a healthier lifestyle so he relies on medication less C. Try to become more efficient at accomplishing personal goals D. Gain an understanding of the scientific basis of psychodynamic theories
The Kant imperative says that we should always:
a. put our own needs first b. care for those closest to us c. act for the common good d. give to worthy causes e. look to maximize payoffs