This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Recall that participants in a research experiment presented in the text were insulted by an alleged ... (Read 180 times)

elizabeth18

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 559
Recall that participants in a research experiment presented in the text were insulted by an alleged medical technician and that those who were allowed to vent their hostility to the technician's
 
  supervisor subsequently felt even greater dislike and hostility towards the technician than did those who did not get a chance to complain. This increase in dislike after complaining is most likely due to
  a. dissonance reduction processes.
  b. the anchoring/adjustment heuristic.
  c. the frustration-aggression effect.
  d. social learning theory.

Question 2

Recall that participants in a research experiment presented in the text were insulted by an alleged medical technician who was taking some physiological measurements.
 
  Half of the participants were given the chance to vent their hostility, and half were not. Those who were allowed to vent their hostility by complaining to the technician's supervisor
  a. demonstrated an increase in physiological arousal after they complained.
  b. expressed even more dislike for and hostility toward the technician.
  c. demonstrated a decrease in physiological arousal.
  d. agreed to do a favor for the technician.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

robbielu01

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B





 

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

Did you know?

The top 10 most important tips that will help you grow old gracefully include (1) quit smoking, (2) keep your weight down, (3) take supplements, (4) skip a meal each day or fast 1 day per week, (5) get a pet, (6) get medical help for chronic pain, (7) walk regularly, (8) reduce arguments, (9) put live plants in your living space, and (10) do some weight training.

Did you know?

Although puberty usually occurs in the early teenage years, the world's youngest parents were two Chinese children who had their first baby when they were 8 and 9 years of age.

Did you know?

As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library