Which of the following does your text consider to be an important major social issue that psychologists typically deal with?
a. The cancer risk related to brain imaging
b. The use of qualitative data collection
c. Whether we should primarily study attitudes or behaviors
d. Ethics of biological research
c. Whether we should primarily study attitudes or behaviors
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Psychologists use the term to describe a characteristic style of behavior or disposition
a. habit b. temperament c. reflex d. instinct e. personality
Research on mathematical abilities in adolescence shows that
A) American boys and girls reach advanced levels of high school math study in equal proportions. B) American boys are three times as likely as girls to reach advanced levels of high school math study. C) American girls are twice as likely as boys to reach advanced levels of high school math study. D) most parents believe that boys and girls are equally skilled at advanced math.
Social psychology differs from psychology in its focus on ______
a) people's susceptibility to clever advertising b) the influences of the social world in which we exist c) abnormal behavior d) conformity
When hired for her current job, Anne took a personality test as part of the application process and scored average in conscientiousness. Five years later, her bosses are continually impressed by her dedication to the job, her adherence to deadlines, and the accuracy of her work. Which of the following offers the most feasible explanation for the discord between her initial personality assessment and her later behavior?
A. She sat next to an extremely conscientious coworker for the past five years. B. The initial personality test provided an incorrect assessment of her personality. C. This difference is to be expected because personality traits are continually changing. D. She sat near very disorganized, unproductive coworkers for the past five years.