Brian Mullen's (1986)analysis of Newspaper Accounts Revealed That the Larger

question 130

Multiple Choice

Brian Mullen's (1986) analysis of newspaper accounts revealed that the larger the lynch mob,the more savagely the mobs murdered their victims.Robert Watson's (1973) cross-cultural study revealed that warriors wearing face or body paint were more likely to torture or kill captives than warriors who wore no "war paint." These findings suggest that one reason why mobs often commit heinous acts is that the individuals involved

• A) experience a reduction in self-esteem and lose sight of their moral standards.
• B) become more self-aware and act on their feelings of rage and frustration.
• C) fall prey to social facilitation effects when they become aroused.
• D) feel anonymous and thus less accountable for their actions.
• E) fall prey to social loafing effects when they become aroused.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage process that describes the physiological changes the body goes through when under stress: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Alarm Reaction

The first stage of the GAS, which is triggered by the impact of a stressor and characterized by sympathetic activity.

Exhaustion Stage

The final phase of the stress response, as described by Hans Selye, characterized by depleted physical and mental resources, leading to burnout or health issues.

Resistance Stage

The second phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome, where the body mobilizes its defenses to cope with a stressor.