Take the issue of stealing. The point of view of society as a whole is that if some people get away with stealing, then others may be tempted to steal also, and chaos can result. What concept does this best illustrate?
a. Reinforcement theory
b. The social allergy effect
c. The bad apple effect
d. The propinquity effect
C
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To a psychologist interested in perception, which perspective would seem to be most useful and relevant?
a) Gestalt b) behaviorism c) structuralism d) functionalism
Which of the following statements regarding the results of the landmark Kauai study is true?
A) Children born with serious birth complications will not grow into competent, well-adjusted adults unless they have supportive home environments. B) Even when the overall balance of life events tips toward the favorable side, children with serious birth problems rarely develop successfully. C) The impact of early biological risks often wanes as children's personal characteristics and social experiences contribute increasingly to their functioning. D) Children born with birth complications often develop severe behavioral problems regardless of their home environment.