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Title: Which of the following statements is true of compulsive gambling?
Post by: miaocitian on Mar 2, 2018
Which of the following statements is true of compulsive gambling?
 A) In the first stage of compulsive gambling behavior, losses pile up and the gambler realizes that he or she has hit rock bottom.
  B) It can be easily quit by the gambler.
  C) Scientists have established systematic links between compulsive gambling and consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs.
  D) It is a problematic acquisition behavior.
  E) It affects not more than a few hundred Americans.

Question 2

The process by which individuals learn the beliefs and behaviors endorsed by one's own culture is known as acculturation.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 3

An experimental design is:
 a. one in which the investigator has direct control over at least one independent variable.
  b. less capable of providing evidence of causal relationships than is an exploratory design.
  c. less internally valid than a descriptive study.
  d. used only in realistic situations.
  e. best suited for longitudinal analysis.

Question 4

Which of the following is a problematic consumption behavior?
 A) Consumer theft
  B) Recycling old products
  C) Throwing useful products
  D) Compulsive gambling
  E) Targeting vulnerable segments

Question 5

Fast food restaurants in India offer lamb burgers or vegetarian burgers instead of beef burgers to cater to the Hindu population.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 6

The outcome variable that is influenced by the manipulation of another variable(s) is called the _____ variable.
 a. causal
  b. independent
  c. descriptive
  d. dependent
  e. simulated

Question 7

Binge drinking is an example of _____.
 A) acquisition controversies
  B) consumption controversies
  C) disposition controversies
  D) privacy controversies
  E) advertising controversies

Question 8

Diwali is an important Hindu holiday, when the believers engage in a Puja (prayer), and typically wear new clothing.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 9

Causal research designs usually use _____ to establish possible causal relationships because they are best suited to determine cause and effect.
 a. focus groups
  b. interviews
  c. experiments
  d. surveys
  e. simulations


Title: Which of the following statements is true of compulsive gambling?
Post by: Themanishere on Mar 2, 2018
Answer to #1

C

Answer to #2

F
The process by which individuals learn the beliefs and behaviors endorsed by one's own culture is known as enculturation. Acculturation refers to learning a new culture.

Answer to #3

A

Answer to #4

D

Answer to #5

T
Fast food restaurants in India offer lamb and vegetarian products to cater to both the Hindu and the Muslim populations.

Answer to #6

D

Answer to #7

B

Answer to #8

T
Diwali is an important Hindu holiday, when the believers engage in a Puja (prayer), and typically wear new clothing. This day is also an important marketing event.

Answer to #9

C


Title: Which of the following statements is true of compulsive gambling?
Post by: miaocitian on Mar 2, 2018
I'm still confused, but thanks for answering correctly