PSYCHOLOGY 001

Choose three out of the six
short answer questions. You are to answer in APA format, 
minimum of one page response(length) per question, not including title page and 
reference page(ref. pg. needs to have textbook listed as a reference, minimum)
. 
Due 
Th. May 23 20191.
Among American women born before 1900, a mere 3 percent 
had experienced 
premarital sex by age 18. In the United States today, almost half of high school 
students report having had sexual intercourse. How do these changes in sexual 
behavior reflect cultural changes that have fueled a preoccupation with needs for
social relatedness? How effectively have these sexual behavior changes served to 
fulfill people’s need to belong?
2.
While hiking in the woods Sonya and Paul encountered a snake on the trail. While 
Sonya was extremely frightened of the snake, Paul, realizing
the snake was 
harmless, picked up the snake to examine it more closely. Explain how the James
–
Lange theory and the two
–
factor theory would explain the emotional reactions of 
Sonya and Paul.
3.
David’s history teacher asked him why so many German people compl
ied with 
Hitler’s orders to systematically slaughter millions of innocent Jews. David 
suggested that the atrocities were committed because the Germans had become 
unusually cruel, sadistic people with abnormal and twisted personalities. Use your 
knowledge o
f Milgram’s research on obedience to highlight the weaknesses of 
David’s explanation.
4.
According to a number of distinguished psychologists, a major purpose of the 
defense mechanisms described by Freud is the protection of self
–
esteem. Give an 
example of ho
w repression, reaction formation, projection, rationalization, 
displacement, and denial could each be used to protect or even enhance a positive 
self
–
image.
5.
Jane is wary of those who suffer from psychological disorders because she 
believes that they are ag
gressive and violent. She also thinks they are more likely 
to commit crimes than those in the general population that do not suffer from a 
psychological disorder. What would you say to Jane to convince her that she is 
mistaken in her assumptions?
6.
One of yo
ur best friends feels that he fails at everything he does and that his life 
isn’t worth living. When you suggest that he talk to a psychotherapist, your friend 
responds, “Talking won’t help. The more I talk about myself, the more I think 
about my problems.
The more I think about my problems, the more depressed I 
get.” Explain why your friend’s comment illustrates his need for cognitive 
therapy. What procedures would a cognitive therapist use to help your friend 
overcome his negative feelings?
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