Men in Malaysia, Laos, the Philippines, and Polynesia who

believe they have been insulted sometimes, after a period of brooding, erupt into an outburst of violent, aggressive, or homicidal behavior randomly directed at people and objects. This culture-bound syndrome is known as
.
Fill in the blank with correct word

ANSWER: amok

Psychology

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Which of the following classroom practices are most consistent with the views expressed in Piaget's work?

a. drilling of basic concepts (e.g. multiplication tables) to serve as building blocks for more complex concepts b. high standards and rigorous standardized testing c. learning by interaction and experimentation d. incorporating the child's cultural heritage into the classroom

Psychology

When it comes to personality, the phrase "opposites attract" seems to be the exception, rather than the rule. People typically match up pretty closely when it comes to choices of romantic partners

Which evolutionary principle has been used to explain this phenomenon? a. Natural selection b. Assortative mating c. Adaptation d. Survival of the fittest

Psychology