Naomi knows that she shouldn't smoke and that it's unhealthy. She then thinks of an elderly uncle who is in good health despite being a regular smoker. She justifies her smoking by assuming that her good genes will protect her from harm. How do social psychologists explain such behavior?

He chart shows the 112th u. s. congress (2011–2012). based on the information in the chart, if the independents in the senate chose to vote with the republicans in the senate, the republicans would

President franklin roosevelt most likely supported lawrence camp in the senate race against walter george and eugenes homage in 1938 because he

According to the federal regulations, which of the following studies meets the definition of research with human subjects? a study of twenty 4th grade classrooms in which researchers ask the schools to systematically vary the time of day reading is taught, and collect weekly assessments of reading comprehension for each child over a three-month period. the collection of data, by a playground designer hired by the superintendent of schools, about the physical dimensions of school playgrounds, presence of fencing, and the kinds of equipment currently provided. a feasibility study for implementing a year-round school program, focusing on economic issues such a facilities utilization and transportation costs. an analysis of aggregate data comparing statewide high school graduation rates provided by the state department of public instruction, using county tax information.