After Drinking Three Cans of Beer,Akiva Felt Less Guilty About

question 164

Multiple Choice

After drinking three cans of beer,Akiva felt less guilty about the way he mistreated his wife and children.Akiva's reduced guilt most likely resulted from the fact that his alcohol consumption has

• A) destroyed some of his brain cells.
• B) reduced his self‑awareness.
• C) directed his attention to the future.
• D) increased his level of sympathetic nervous system arousal.

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Definitions:

Karma

A concept in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism which refers to the cycle of cause and effect where an individual's actions, whether good or bad, influence their future.

Social Cynicism

A generalized negative attitude towards people and society, often characterized by a belief in the selfishness and deceitfulness of others.

Social Flexibility

The ability to adapt one's behavior and attitudes to different social situations or to changes in the social environment.

Diffusion Of Responsibility

A sociopsychological phenomenon wherein an individual is less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of a large group of people.