The idea that empathy motivates people to reduce others' distress is known as the ________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


empathy-altruism hypothesis

Psychology

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Psychology

Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

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Psychology

Which of the following proposed the best-known state theory of hypnosis and argued that hypnosis caused a dissociative state or "split" in awareness?

a. Franz Mesmer b. James Braid c. Ernest Hilgard d. Martin Orne

Psychology

Which of the following statements about Abu Ghraib is false?

A. Soldiers guarding prisoners were not given clear directions from commanding officers regarding the treatment of prisoners. B. The newest version of the Army Field Manual specifically prohibits waterboarding. C. Soldiers tasked with running Abu Ghraib had not been trained in the Geneva Conventions. D. Soldiers responsible for the abuses successfully used the "superior orders" defense to escape prosecution.

Psychology