Which of the following needs explains why people join cults or gangs, even when such group membership can pose a serious threat to that person's health or even their life?

a. The need for belongingness
b. The need for physical safety
c. The need for satisfaction
d. The need for esteem


Answer: A

Psychology

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a. Developmental stage b. Core pathology c. Psychosocial crisis d. Coping behavior

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Developmental function is the species-typical form that cognition takes over time.

Psychology

One method that may help sleep disorder patients to "reset" their biological clock (circadian rhythms) is exposure to

A. very loud noises. B. strong smells. C. very bright lights. D. strong magnetic fields.

Psychology

Jennifer, age 45, is a Girl Scout leader. She states that she really enjoys giving to and guiding the next generation. According to Erikson, Jennifer has developed a sense of

A) intimacy. B) generativity. C) guilt. D) stagnation.

Psychology