A person who has a history of abusing pain medications will have a weakened ability to sense pain when a new injury or illness happens because pain sensations are deadened.
a. true
b. false
Answer: b. false
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b. media standards of beauty are increasingly unattainable for the average woman. c. dieting has become a fad that has been taken to an extreme. d. beauty is now being defined by different cultures in society than before.
In several studies, affluent teenagers were __________ likely than youths in general to __________
A) less; engage in alcohol and drug use B) more; report high levels of anxiety and depression C) less; self-medicate D) more; have physically and emotionally available parents
High levels of empathy usually go hand in hand with high levels of helping behavior. That is, people who are very high in empathy are usually more likely to help others. This is an example of:
A) generalizability B) covariation C) conceptual validity D) construct validity
Ellen and Mike are trying to decide where to go for an anniversary dinner. Mike says to Ellen, "Okay, you can have anything you want. We can do Chinese, Italian, Thai, Mexican or Spanish food
If you want sushi, that is fine, or we can go to an upscale steakhouse! I'm even fine if you want to go get a few fast food burgers and then go for ice cream. So what will it be?" According to the concept of decision aversion, what is Ellen likely to choose? a. Ellen is likely to get angry at Mike for not choosing dinner. b. Ellen is likely to make no choice at all. c. Ellen will choose the most expensive meal, since Mike gave her the option of choosing anything she wants. d. Ellen will consider which meal she likes the best, and choose a restaurant that will serve that meal.