Sarah Is Informed That Both of Her 1-Year-Old Twin Daughters

question 140

Multiple Choice

Sarah is informed that both of her 1-year-old twin daughters are of "normal" weight. She is then informed that one weighs 7.3 kilograms (16 pounds) and the other weighs 11.8 kilograms (26 pounds) . How is this possible?

• A) One of the twins likely has Down syndrome.
• B) The daughters were likely weighed incorrectly.
• C) The "normal" weight range for a 1-year-old is very wide.
• D) The initial "normal" information was incorrect.

Understand the concept of altruism and the psychological theories that explain prosocial behavior.

Recognize and describe the impact of prejudice, discrimination, and stereotyping on individuals and society.

Identify the theories related to the causes and consequences of prejudice and racism.

Explain the factors that contribute to aggression and how it can be mitigated.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.