According to a theory first suggested by psychologist Leon Festinger, when concrete, objective measures of ability are lacking, people turn to ___________ to evaluate themselves
a. social comparison c. social reality
b. social association d. social concept
c
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Which claim about the applications of hypnosis is most controversial?
a. ?Hypnotic age regression is an effective means of recovering lost memories. b. ?Hypnosis is the only anesthetic some people need to block the pain of some surgeries. c. ?Hypnosis can reduce the nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy. d. ?Hypnosis can reduce surgical bleeding.
A study that reviewed literature on the content of lies reported that, when compared to people who tell the truth, liars
a. provide fewer details in their accounts. b. provide exact details in their accounts. c. provide more details in their accounts. d. resort to confabulation.
According to Hans Selye, resistance to stress is lowest at the ________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome
a. alarm b. resistance c. exhaustion d. collapse e. automatic
What have social psychologists found about the influences of behavior?
What will be an ideal response?