According to Research Evidence, Which of the Following Techniques Is

question 92

Multiple Choice

According to research evidence, which of the following techniques is most likely to foster resistance to temptation in the absence of external surveillance?

• A)punitive measures that arouse anxiety about committing the forbidden act
• B)rationales that spell out the negative consequences for committing the forbidden act
• C)rationales that spell out why committing the forbidden act is wrong
• D)nonpunitive measures that arouse fear of detection and punishment

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Definitions:

Highly Suggestible

The state or quality of being easily influenced by suggestions or ideas, often leading to altered perceptions or behaviors.

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN)

A small region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms through the regulation of sleep-wake cycles.

Melatonin

A hormone secreted by the pineal gland that regulates sleep patterns and circadian rhythms.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles.