Which of the Following People Is Within a Group That

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people is within a group that would have the highest chance of experiencing PTSD after witnessing the attacks on the twin towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001?

• A) Esther, a Colombian woman, who recently moved to New York City and has few family members or friends there
• B) Derek, a Black American lawyer, who saw the events from his office window
• C) Nathan, a White American and recent college graduate, who was visiting with friends
• D) Sandra, an Asian American woman, who lives with her family in Queens

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Demonstrate knowledge of the prevalence of drug misuse among different demographics.

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Understand the role of social learning theories in alcohol abuse.

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Definitions:

Asch

Refers to Solomon Asch, a psychologist best known for his research on conformity, demonstrating that individuals would conform to the group consensus even when the group view was clearly incorrect.

Group Size

The number of members constituting a group, which can influence the group's dynamics and functioning.

Confederates

Individuals who are part of a study's design but pretend to be participants, aiding in creating specific conditions for the actual participants' reactions.

Bystanders

People who are at a scene or occurrence yet do not participate.