John, a mentally handicapped adult, is charged with arson. Upon hearing the court-appointed psychologist's report and reviewing the defendant's documented history of mental illness, the judge dismisses the criminal charges. The judge has determined that John is not to be held responsible because he (John) lacks ____________________.

Which of the following social influence techniques involves getting someone to commit to an attractive proposition before its hidden costs are revealed?

a. lowball technique b. highball technique c. reciprocity norm d. foot-in-the-door technique

What conversation technique is critical in maintaining healthy and satisfying relationships?

a. Projection b. Self-disclosure c. Question statements d. Disclaimers

Which of the following is NOT true about child abuse?

a) Most abusive parents were abused as children. b) Abused children are exposed to aggressive models. c) About a third of the children who were abused will grow up to become abusers. d) Some abused children grow up to become withdrawn and isolated.

_______________ is a disorder in which depression occurs in the winter months

a. SAD b. SCN c. PMS d. REM