The defining element of gender-role stereotypes is that they are

a. uncommon.
b. largely inaccurate.
c. genetically-based.
d. highly desirable traits.


b

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Which of the following is an example of nonassociative learning?

a. ?Andrea recently learned how to drive a car. At first she found merging into highway traffic very stressful, but now can do it with ease. b. ?As a child, Maxwell had a frightening experience with his neighbor’s large dog. He now fears all large dogs. c. ?Hoping to understand more about her parent’s culture, Parvati carefully watches as her grandmother prepares a traditional South Indian meal. d. ?Gabriel tells his 4-year-old daughter each night: “No dessert until you eat your dinner without complaining.” To get the dessert, his daughter obeys.

Psychology

A child who figures out that turning a switch on will make the fan move is demonstrating

a. egocentric thought. c. identity. b. functionality. d. conservation.

Psychology

In which of the following does the mental perception of the particular situation play a primary role in an emotional response?

A. Cognitive-mediational theory and two-factor theory B. Cannon-Bard theory and facial feedback hypothesis C. Cannon-Bard theory and James-Lange theory D. James-Lange theory and cognitive-mediational theory

Psychology

A type of influence that occurs when one turns to members of one's group to obtain accurate information is defined as____________

a. public conformity. b. informational social influence. c. normative social influence. d. an injunctive norm.

Psychology