Steven very rarely goes out in public due to worrying that others will think poorly of him. Steven would most likely be diagnosed with which of the following personality disorders?

a. Avoidant personality disorder
b. Borderline personality disorder
c. Antisocial personality disorder
d. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Answer: a. Avoidant personality disorder

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After collecting data, a researcher determines that states that have instituted a death penalty have shown a decrease in murders. Assuming that the data are accurate, what can you safely conclude?

a. The relationship has been brought about by another variable. b. States that do not have a death penalty should institute one as a deterrent to violent crime. c. There are fewer murders in states that have a death penalty. d. It is likely that violent criminals have moved to states that do not yet have a death penalty.

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