On Her Way to Work One Morning,Samantha Was Cut Off

question 20

Multiple Choice

On her way to work one morning,Samantha was cut off by a driver who was weaving in and out of traffic,tailgating slower moving cars,racing through yellow lights,and generally driving rather erratically.According to recent research,Samantha should probably because .

• A)stare the other driver down; she will become more aggressive towards others unless she confronts the true source of her discomfort
• B)slow down in front of the driver,if this can be done safely; this will allow the driver time to calm down and begin driving more safely
• C)pretend to call the police on your cell phone; Samantha will be able to intimidate the other driver
• D)stare the other driver down; the driver will eventually turn his attention elsewhere
• E)avoid making eye contact with the driver; the driver might interpret Samantha's eye contact as an act of aggression

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Definitions:

Active Interventions

refer to strategies or treatments that require direct participation and effort from the individual to address or manage a problem.

Small-n Research Designs

Research methodologies focusing on the detailed study of a small number of cases, allowing for intensive analysis of individual patterns and responses.

Placebo Control Groups

In research, a group of participants that receives a sham treatment to compare against the effects of the actual treatment on another group.

Target Behaviors

Specific behaviors identified for change or modification in therapeutic or behavioral interventions.