Among sex workers, Burnette found that
A) ?55% had other jobs and pursued prostitution as a way to make extra money.
B) ?approximately 90% want to leave the profession, but did not have the resources to do so.
C) ?about half intended to leave the profession in five years, most of these expressing confidence that they would be able to enter another line of work.
D) ?70% had other work opportunities, but intended to say in prostitution because of the flexibility and personal control it offers compared to lower-paying jobs.
A
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a. is a fascinating topic to psychologists, who have conducted extensive research in this area. b. is a condition that is almost always considered to be positive and life-affirming. c. is a topic that the media depict with impressive accuracy and compassion. d. is seldom mentioned in television programs.
The common factor among psychoactive drugs may be
a. their ability to activate the "pleasure pathways" of the brain. b. the ease of obtaining them and the relatively inexpensive cost. c. the similar way in which they are metabolized in the body. d. their identical effect on neurotransmitters at the synapse.
Ben is one of the hardest working people in his office. He has climbed the corporate ladder in a surprisingly short time. However, he always seems to find someone in the company who is doing a little bit better than he is and sets his mind to surpassing this person. According to Adler, Ben is probably a
A. first born child. B. middle born child. C. last born child. D. only child.
Which of the following is an example of entrapment as it relates to obedience?
a. A friend who is moving asks you to bring over a few empty boxes; when you arrive, he asks you to fill the boxes with dishes, and before you realize, you've packed his entire kitchen. b. A friend convinces you that it would be fun to stand backwards in the checkout line of the grocery store, and other customers gawk at you. c. A friend invites you to her wedding, but then complains that the gift you brought wasn't expensive enough. d. A friend encourages you to participate in a music competition and gives you tips to maintain poise and relax. When the competition commences, he nags you with more suggestions.