Results from Milgram's study, in which participants were led to believe that they were being asked to shock another person at lethal levels, suggest that people
a. are generally rather sadistic.
b. have strong aggressive impulses, as Freud suggested.
c. will obey authority, even when perhaps they shouldn't.
d. are willing to do just about anything for a buck.
Answer: C
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a. the Skinner box b. behavior modification c. token economy d. biofeedback e. programmed instruction
Which statement best illustrates Gassendi’s beliefs?
a. The mind has knowledge of extended objects. b. The immaterial mind explains human activity. c. Spiritual forces directly influence physical matter. d. Humans consists of nothing but matter.