While many "classical" studies in psychology were conducted with white male college students, there is an increasing appreciation for psychology as a field that investigates a wide range of diverse backgrounds and experiences
In the three photos provided, what kinds of variables might provide an important and informative area of study?
What will be an ideal response?
Diversity and multiculturalism include numerous topics. In the photos provided, three relevant areas are physical disability, sexual orientation, and ethnic/cultural background.
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stages. Which of the following is one of her stages? a. Victims need to engage in specialized counseling as soon as possible after the event. b. Victims must engage emotionally with their traumatic memories. c. Victims need to find a way to forget about their chaotic experience. d. Victims must come to believe that the world is a terrible place.
Shane took part in an experiment where he wore a special set of headphones that played different messages to each ear. The researchers asked him to repeat the message in his left ear. The message presented to his left ear was "After hearing months of testimony, the river finally flooded its banks.". The message presented to his right ear was "After weeks of nonstop rain, the jury delivered a
verdict of not guilty.". Based on the results of similar studies, it is likely that Shane will say: a. "After hearing months of testimony, the river finally flooded its banks.". b. "After hearing weeks of rain the jury flooded non-stop guilty verdicts.". c. "After hearing months of testimony, the jury delivered a verdict of not guilty.". d. "After hearing months of testimony, there was nonstop rain.".