The social-cognitive approach to personality is sometimes criticized for:
a. relying on case studies that may not be representative of the general population
b. focusing on the unconscious, which cannot be studied objectively
c. failing to emphasize adequately the role of biological and genetic factors in development
d. relying on self-reports that may not be reliable and accurate
C
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Which of the following cultures' sexual scripts is most likely to embrace individualism?
a. Caucasians b. Native Americans c. Latin Americans d. African Americans
Meghan, a versatile singer, is a judge on a reality show. She scores a contestant lower than the other judges in the panel do. She does not revise her scores despite requests from the management of the show. According to Asch's study on conformity, Meghan most likely sticks to her judgment because of her ________.
A. psychological reactance B. prior commitment C. status D. cohesion
How might genetic counseling influence the gene pool?
A. Deciding not to have children decreases the incidence of a disease over time. B. Counseling increases the risk-taking behaviors of couples who carry a genetic disease. C. Counseling results in gene transfer therapy. D. Genetic counseling cannot influence the gene pool.
Which of the following terms describes the extensive use of statistical compilation and analysis?
What will be an ideal response?