The Fact That Arthur Jensen Became the Target of Savage

question 141

Multiple Choice

The fact that Arthur Jensen became the target of savage criticism and was attacked as a racist after the publication of this controversial article in 1969 illustrates which of the themes of your textbook?

• A) Psychology is empirical.
• B) Psychology is theoretically diverse.
• C) Psychology evolves in a sociocultural context.
• D) Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.

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Definitions:

Chronic Inflammation

A long-term inflammatory response that can last for months or years, often resulting in tissue damage and contributing to the development of various diseases.

Cytokines

A broad category of small proteins important in cell signaling, involved in immune responses and inflammation.

Corticosteroids

A category of steroid hormones synthesized in the adrenal cortex, utilized in medicine to decrease inflammation and inhibit the immune system.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in arousal and the stress response, among other functions, often implicated in mood disorders such as depression.