A psychological perspective on groups, as proposed by such researchers as Allport, argues

a.  the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
  b.  groups sometimes undergo such dramatic experiences that they develop a unified, collective conscious.
  c.  to understand a group, you must understand the individuals in that group.
  d.  it is easier, in many cases, to change people who are in a group rather than everyone separately.
  e.  psychological problems are caused by social problems in most cases.


  c.  to understand a group, you must understand the individuals in that group.

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A) external validity B) beneficence C) being just D) respecting people

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A major use of Internet chat rooms for many teens is

a. to develop a new identity. b. to try out new identities. c. to escape from their real identity. d. to find a person who will accept their identity.

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In Kohlberg's theory, the first level of moral reasoning in which morality is motivated by the avoidance of punishments and attainment of rewards is called the _________ level

a. conventional c. unconventional b. postconventional d. preconventional

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What can be said regarding the relationship between genetics and obesity?

a. Genetics provides only a risk for overweight and obesity, not a definite destiny. b. Genetics is destiny. If an individual has the FTO gene, he or she will become obese. c. There really is no genetic relationship, only environment. d. Eating sweets and carbs changes chromosomes so that the individual's offspring will have difficulties with obesity.

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