Learning about psychological research can change real-world behavior for the better. This is known as

A) the bystander effect.
B) the altruism effect.
C) the enlightenment effect.
D) the helping effect.

Answer: C

Psychology

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Individuals with bulimia nervosa usually ________

A) feel depressed and guilty about their abnormal eating habits B) lose between 25 and 50 percent of their body weight C) deny or minimize the seriousness of the disorder D) have overprotective and controlling parents

Psychology