A seventh grade student is tempted to cheat on an exam, but talks himself out of it because he is afraid he will get caught and will fail the course. This student is demonstrating

a) conventional morality.
b) preconventional morality.
c) postconventional morality.
d) a lack of morality.


b

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Jerry is very careful to dress for events in a manner that fits the style of those with whom he will be socializing, and he spends a great deal of time familiarizing himself with the interests of his companions. Jerry would best be classified as a

A) ?high approval seeker. B) ?low approval seeker. C) ?high self-monitor. D) ?low self-monitor.

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A researcher who wants to find out if a statistical relationship exists between variables should use a(n)

A. questionnaire. B. experiment. C. correlation. D. case study.

Psychology

Hierarchical models of intelligence, such as those of Vernon or Carroll, imply that

a) tests that measure g are the only acceptable tests b) tests that measure specific aspects of intelligence are the only acceptable tests c) tests that measure both g and specific aspects of intelligence are acceptable d) intelligence is not measurable

Psychology

Research on reactance indicates that the most effective messages are those that

a) forbid specific behaviors. b) suggest moderation in terms of behavior. c) present a clear and strong threat. d) promoting expression of future intentions.

Psychology