A 19th century physician's diagnosis of drapetomania, which purported to explain why slaves sought freedom, exemplifies ________
a. the recognition of the intolerable conditions of slavery and the need to escape those conditions.
b. how group consensus often reflects prevailing attitudes and prejudices rather than objective evidence.
c. how great suffering elicits the "fight-or-flight" response, which is a normal human reaction.
d. recognition of panic disorder as far back as the early years of the nineteenth century.
Answer: b
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Self-reflection enables toddlers to develop ____
a. the social metric scale b. biological awareness c. sociomoral emotions d. self-recognition
Michelle has experienced much anxiety, tension, and worrying in the past six months but cannot identify any particularly stressful events in her life during that time. You should suggest that she:
a. see a psychologist, since she is obviously denying some serious conflicts b. adopt an external locus of control c. study the day-to-day hassles she experiences d. develop a Type A personality