Psychology PSYCHOLOGY 001

Choose three out of the sixshort answer questions. You are to answer in APA format,minimum of one page response(length) per question, not including title page andreference page(ref. pg. needs to have textbook listed as a reference, minimum).DueTh. May 23 20191.Among American women born before 1900, a mere 3 percenthad experiencedpremarital sex by age 18. In the United States today, almost half of high schoolstudents report having had sexual intercourse. How do these changes in sexualbehavior reflect cultural changes that have fueled a preoccupation with needs forsocial relatedness? How effectively have these sexual behavior changes served tofulfill people’s need to belong?2.While hiking in the woods Sonya and Paul encountered a snake on the trail. WhileSonya was extremely frightened of the snake, Paul, realizingthe snake washarmless, 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 ofSonya and Paul.3.David’s history teacher asked him why so many German people complied withHitler’s orders to systematically slaughter millions of innocent Jews. Davidsuggested that the atrocities were committed because the Germans had becomeunusually cruel, sadistic people with abnormal and twisted personalities. Use yourknowledge of Milgram’s research on obedience to highlight the weaknesses ofDavid’s explanation.4.According to a number of distinguished psychologists, a major purpose of thedefense mechanisms described by Freud is the protection of self-esteem. Give anexample of how repression, reaction formation, projection, rationalization,displacement, and denial could each be used to protect or even enhance a positiveself-image.5.Jane is wary of those who suffer from psychological disorders because shebelieves that they are aggressive and violent. She also thinks they are more likelyto commit crimes than those in the general population that do not suffer from apsychological disorder. What would you say to Jane to convince her that she ismistaken in her assumptions?6.One of your best friends feels that he fails at everything he does and that his lifeisn’t worth living. When you suggest that he talk to a psychotherapist, your friendresponds, “Talking won’t help. The more I talk about myself, the more I thinkabout my problems.The more I think about my problems, the more depressed Iget.” Explain why your friend’s comment illustrates his need for cognitivetherapy. What procedures would a cognitive therapist use to help your friendovercome his negative feelings?Extra CreditOpportunity:Choose a fourth question to answer and receive extra credittowards your lowest scoring exam.