Describe the difference between merit, need, and equality as measures of fairness.

What will be an ideal response?


Fairness based on merit means an individual is being shown favor because of excellent work or especially hard work. Fairness based on need means an individual is being shown favor because of social disadvantage. Fairness based on equality means everyone should be treated equally regardless of other variables.

Psychology

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A stereotypical man with antisocial personality disorder is likely to have been raised in a home characterized by

a. permissiveness and a general lack of rules. b. spoiling and excessive indulgence. c. neglect, abuse, and lack of warmth. d. excessive stimulation and constant excitement. e. moderate, authoritative discipline.

Psychology

When the fusiform gyrus is damaged, people experience difficulties:

A) remembering the past. B) planning the future. C) recognizing faces. D) producing speech.

Psychology

When an individual can no longer cope with ongoing stress and becomes ill, they have reached the __________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome

a. terminal c. exhaustion b. peak d. alarm

Psychology

The part of the nervous system that allows the brain to regulate digestion, heart rate, and respiration without our conscious attention is the:

a. autonomic nervous system. b. central nervous system. c. somatic nervous system. d. spinal cord.

Psychology