Category: Social studies

Is behavior intended to benefit others? Prosocial Behavior Definition Prosocial behavior is voluntary behavior intended to benefit another. Prosocial behavior that is not performed for material or social rewards (e.g., rewards, approval), but is based on concern for another or moral values, is usually labeled “altruism.” What are three behavior types? Three fundamental types of […]

How do you treat a dissociative fugue? Treatment of Dissociative Fugue If people have had dissociative fugues, psychotherapy, sometimes combined with hypnosis or drug-facilitated interviews (interviews conducted after a sedative is given intravenously), may be used to try to help people remember the events of the fugue period. What are the symptoms of dissociative fugue? […]

What is a plea bargain and what is it good for? A plea bargain is an agreement between a defendant and a prosecutor, in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty or “no contest” (nolo contendere) in exchange for an agreement by the prosecutor to drop one or more charges, reduce a charge to a […]

Is external validity the same as generalizability? Generalizability refers to the extent to which the results of a study apply to individuals and circumstances beyond those studied. (1) Com- monly referred to as external validity, generalizability is the degree to which a given study’s findings can be extrapolated to another population. What is another term […]

Which type of animal is most common in Australia numbering 150 species marsupials birds sea mammals reptiles? Marsupials C. Birds Answer Quick! The zoo’s animal population was (comprised/composed) of mammals, reptiles, birds, and amphibians. More than 90% of all mammal species are a. Which type of animal is most common in Australia? Australia’s big 5 […]

How many institutions are there in the federal prison system quizlet? How many institutions are there in the federal prison system? U.S. penitentiaries. considerations. Which level of security is highest within the federal prison system? How many federal prison facilities are there? 122 institutions How many state and federal correctional institutions does the United States […]

What are residential patterns? Residential patterns are interrelated with the authority structure and method of tracing descent in families. Patriotically residence refers to the custom of a married couple living in the same household (or community) as the husband’s family. What is the residential pattern in which a married couple lives apart from the parents […]

What is diversity consciousness? Diversity Consciousness – (noun) The awareness, understanding, and skills that allow us. to think through and value human differences. What are the six areas of diversity consciousness? Terms in this set (57) examining ourselves and our worlds. expanding our knowledge of others and their worlds. stepping outside of ourselves. gauging the […]

Which theory of motivation emphasizes the urge for an optimal level of stimulation? Just as drive theory aims to return the body to homeostasis, arousal theory aims to find the optimal level of arousal. If we are underaroused, we become bored and will seek out some sort of stimulation. On the other hand, if we […]

Why are social groups important in society? Social groups act as a great support system when needed. Groups can identify problems and unify to help solve them or increase the members’ quality of life. Social groups may be especially important for disenfranchised members of society since they provide a sense of safety and belonging. What […]