In a Series of Three Experiments,Tobias Greitemeyer (2009)examined the Influence

question 45

Multiple Choice

In a series of three experiments,Tobias Greitemeyer (2009) examined the influence of prosocial messages on thought and behavior.Which statement BEST expresses the results of this research?

• A) Prosocial messages had short-term effects on prosocial thought and emotion,but not on prosocial behavior.
• B) Prosocial messages had short-term effects on prosocial thought,emotion,and behavior.
• C) Prosocial messages had long-term effects on prosocial thought,emotion,and behavior.
• D) Prosocial messages had little effect on prosocial thought,emotion,and behavior.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Slowing Hypothesis

A theory proposing that the aging process is accompanied by a gradual slowing of processing speed in the peripheral nervous system, affecting reaction times and sensorimotor skills.

Reaction Time

The amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus, often used as an indicator of sensory and neural processing speed.

Functional Age

An assessment of an individual's ability to perform tasks and roles expected of someone of their chronological age, often related to their physical, psychological, and social capabilities.

Reflexes

Involuntary and nearly instantaneous movements in response to a stimulus.