When social psychologists use the term "narcissism", they are referring to ____
a. a tendency to overvalue superficial phenomena such as material wealth and physical attractiveness
b. excessive self-love and a selfish orientation
c. a total disregard for ethics and morality
d. high but healthy levels of self-esteem
B
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Persuasive communication is the outcome of three possible factors. Which is not one of those factors?
a. source b. audience c. message d. context
Holly quit smoking years ago, but sometimes she really misses the routine of going out for smoke breaks and starting the morning with coffee and a cigarette. At those times, Holly is struggling with _____
a) tolerance. b) psychological dependence. c) physical dependence. d) withdrawal.
After a Japanese/American business meeting, the most likely complaint by the Americans would be that the Japanese are too aloof and cold
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Placebo effects (e.g., for clinical depression) tend to
a) Have small effects on psychological problems b) Be a little better than no treatment but for many people c) Produce powerful and dramatic effects d) Be very transient which is why active drugs work better