Aggression used to obtain or retain a toy or other object is called
bullying.
instrumental aggression.
reactive aggression.
personal aggression.
instrumental aggression.
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Grieving would likely be greatest if the deceased was
a. very close and the death was seen as "senseless.". b. very close and the death was expected (as in a terminal illness). c. not very close and the death was seen as "senseless.". d. not very close and the death was expected (as in a terminal illness).
Research on the use of cell phones while driving indicates that
a. the negative effect can be decreased by using "hands-free" units. b. the problem with cell phones is that attention is distracted from the task of driving by the need to hold the phone and drive with one hand. c. the main effect of cell phone use on driving safety can be attributed to the fact that attention is used up by the cognitive task of talking on the phone. d. the public perception that using a cell phone while driving poses a significant risk to drivers' safety is, in fact, incorrect.
In a study that compared twins to unrelated pairs of students, who were the same age and sex, the unrelated pairs of students were almost as alike as the twins. These unrelated pairs had similar political beliefs, musical interests, religious preferences, job histories, hobbies, and favorite foods. These unrelated students were so similar because
a. the students in the study actually were similar in their genetic make-up. b. they were selected through procedures that were biased in favor of the middle class. c. people of the same age and sex live in the same historical times and select from similar societal options. d. the pairs of twins were so dissimilar that the unrelated pairs of students appeared very similar to each other in comparison.
Which theory of dreams believes that we dream as a result of threatening wishes and desires being changed into harmless symbols?
a. the activation-synthesis theory c. the extension of waking life theory b. Freud's theory of dreams d. spiritual world theory