The fact that many American citizens don't vote in the presidential election is often explained by the fact that individuals do not believe that their vote matters. They think that being just one vote in a nation of millions makes them
unimportant. In a general way, this is an example of social __________.
a. loafing
b. deindividuation
c. diffusion
d. anomie
Answer: A
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In a classic experiment, psychology students were assigned to work either with "bright" rats or with "dull" rats, described as such by the experimenter. In one task involving maze-running speed, students working with "bright" rats were more likely to stop timing early, as soon as the rat approached the goal box. This unintentional measurement error illustrates how:
A) expectations can influence observations. B) observations can influence measurement. C) expectations can influence reality. D) observations can influence reality.
The g-factor refers to
a. the variability of intelligence that is due to genetic factors. b. one's verbal intelligence. c. one's performance intelligence. d. general mental abilities.
Other researchers have criticized Piaget's theory because
a. he underestimated children's abilities at younger ages. b. he proposed a continuous progression in cognitive development. c. his sequence of stages was not supported by research. d. all of these.
Casey says she feels bad because she broke her mother's vase. This feeling is most consistent with the
a. ego. c. id. b. superego. d. positive regard.