The Cohen Et Al (1996)study in Which Participants Were Insulted

question 55

Multiple Choice

The Cohen et al (1996) study in which participants were insulted by an individual working at a filing cabinet revealed that

• A) Southern participants reacted with greater anger but Northern participants reacted with greater amusement.
• B) frustrated participants reacted with greater anger than non-frustrated participants.
• C) participants with higher testosterone reacted with greater anger than participants with lower testosterone.
• D) participants reacted with greater anger when the room was hot than when it was a comfortable temperature.

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Definitions:

Amphetamines

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Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)

A central nervous system depressant often used recreationally for its euphoric effects, but also recognized for its use in treating narcolepsy and potential misuse as a "date rape" drug.

Liquid Ecstasy

A colloquial term for gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a central nervous system depressant often used recreationally for its euphoric and sedative effects.

Date-Rape Drug

A substance used to incapacitate someone in order to commit a sexual assault.