The proposition that group stereotypes may be unwisely generalized, but that some basic distinctions between groups exist, is called the
A. fundamental attribution error.
B. kernel of truth hypothesis.
C. attitudinal consistency approach.
D. intergroup differential.
B
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a. No. The higher the goal, the better the results b. Yes. Too high a goal leads to discouragement, risky acts, and dishonesty. c. Yes. If you achieve the extremely high goal, you have nothing left to try for. d. Yes. People work hardest when their goals are vague, such as "Do your best.".
What can we conclude about the role of schemas in memory?
a. In general, schemas seldom operate in memory during adulthood. b. Schemas often operate; however, we sometimes remember material that is not consistent with a schema. c. When people have normally functioning memory processes, schemas consistently operate in memory. d. Schemas operate consistently in our everyday experiences, though we find little evidence for them in the laboratory.
Which of the following is a Rogerian psychotherapist likely to use during therapy?
A. Conditional positive regard B. Rephrasing and reflecting clients' words back to them C. Dream interpretation D. Conditions of worth
Brain imaging studies using fMRI have shown that immediately before and after puberty, there are significant changes in which of the following:
a. the brain's weight b. the brain's shape c. neural pruning d. length of dendrites