When Paula wins a tennis match she assumes that she is the better player. When she loses, she blames it on the weather or on the poorly maintained courts. Paula demonstrates the
a. self-serving attributional bias
b. false uniqueness effect
c. ego-maintenance syndrome
d. fundamental attribution error
Answer: A
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a. criticizing the child when shameful acts are done. b. letting the child observe others' altruistic behaviors. c. lecturing the child on the virtues of generosity. d. offering tangible rewards (mild bribes) for altruistic actions.
When alcohol is abused, the resulting effects may include ________
a. blackouts, cirrhosis of the liver, mental and neurological impairment, psychosis, and possibly death. b. an increased risk of bladder cancer. c. loss of appetite, nausea, constipation, withdrawal symptoms, and possibly death. d. damage of dopamine cells in the brain.
Children who are rejected ____________
A) often feel lonely, dislike school, and commit juvenile offenses B) are almost always shy, withdrawn, and timid C) often have parents were consistent in their discipline
Which of the following is NOT true of long-term consequences with regard to social traps?
A) The long-term consequences are often very small. B) Individuals are sometimes ignorant of the long-term consequences. C) Individuals do not consider the long-term consequences. D) The long-term consequences are usually negative.