The tendency for groups to become more extreme in their positions following discussion is called
a. group polarization.
b. social loafing.
c. a social dilemma.
d. social facilitation.
a
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Which family systems model would be most accepting of the notion, "The combination of an aggressive parent and a noncompliant child is the worst possible world!"
a. Permissive parenting model b. Child effects model c. Transactional model d. Parents effects model
Research on the effects of discrimination on stress shows that being rejected by a member of a different race tends NOT to produce:
A) avoidance. B) anger. C) vigilance for danger. D) higher risk taking.
Selman's research approach in role-taking development was to
a. interview parents about the child. b. study abstract symbolism in the child's drawings. c. interpret hidden meanings in the child's dreams. d. ask the child to analyze interpersonal dilemmas.
Ursula is an army veteran who had to have her leg amputated after an explosive device detonated near her. Surprisingly, she still awakens in the middle of the night and feels her missing leg itching, twitching, or even hurting
Ursula is experiencing _________________ sensations. A) amputation syndrome B) gate-control C) phantom limb D) post-traumatic stress disorder