What Were the Results of a Study in Which Participants

question 37

Multiple Choice

What were the results of a study in which participants were asked to deliver shocks to another participant either in front or not in front of a mirror?

• A) Participants in front of a mirror were less likely to punish the confederate.
• B) Participants in front of a mirror were more likely to punish the confederate.
• C) Among participants in front of a mirror, their preexisting attitudes toward punishment predicted their level of punishment.
• D) Among participants in front of a mirror, their preexisting attitudes toward punishment had no effect on their level of punishment.

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Definitions:

Biological Aspect

Refers to the physiological and genetic characteristics of organisms, including humans, often highlighting the influence of genetics and bodily functions on behavior and health.

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Releasing Emotion

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Humanistic Psychology

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person and the uniqueness of each individual’s experience.