Research in Which Subjects Were Primed with the Concept of God

question 123

Multiple Choice

Research in which subjects were primed with the concept of God or morality showed that

• A) self-awareness makes people feel guilty and become less generous.
• B) reminding people of God makes them more judgmental and less generous.
• C) putting people in a good mood increases their generosity.
• D) reminding people of their moral values increases their self-awareness and their generosity.
• E) reminding people of their moral values puts them in a bad mood which decreases their generosity.

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Definitions:

Cognitive

Refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

HT Receptors

Protein sites located on cell membranes, primarily serotonin receptors, which are involved in transmitting signals within the brain.

DA Receptors

Dopamine receptors, which are a class of G protein-coupled receptors that are targeted by dopamine to mediate its effects.

CRH Receptors

Proteins found in various tissues in the body that bind to corticotropin-releasing hormone, playing a key role in stress response and regulation.