Nikki, who watches a lot of violent television shows as well as documentaries about violent crime, thinks that the world is much more violent than it really is. Her overestimate is likely to be due to
a. habituation.
b. displacement.
c. dehumanization.
d. cultivation.
d
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According to research presented in your chapter, which factor is most related to the likelihood of childhood bereavement leading to long-lasting effects, such as depression?
a. The child witnessed the death b. The child was very close to the deceased. c. The child did not have a chance to "say goodbye.". d. The child did not receive care and attention after the death.
The basic arousal states are ____
a. aroused, relaxed, and ready b. sleep and wakefulness c. anger, joy, contentment, and pain d. pleasant and unpleasant
Psychosocial crises arise because
a. most people are not prepared for the level of intimacy and identity required in adult life. b. of the unsatisfactory relationship developed between parents and children. c. of a discrepancy between a person's competence and societal expectations. d. society benefits when most of the people are in some kind of conflict.
Which ethnic group is found to have the least levels of empathy for women who have been raped and are more likely to show victim-blaming attitudes?
a. Hispanic b. Black c. Asian American d. White