You took one look at Serge and thought he was bright, caring, and understanding. Your behaviors subtly brought out those qualities in Serge. How can this best be explained?
A. Fundamental attribution error
B. Self-fulfilling prophecy
C. Confirmation bias
D. Actor-observer effect
Answer: B
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a. protest b. detachment c. despair d. complicated
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A) psychometrics; at which the roommate complains B) psychometrics; on the stereo C) psychophysics; at which the roommate complains D) psychophysics; on the stereo
Which of the following represents acculturation among immigrants living in the United States?
a. A person from Mexico feels isolated living in his new setting. b. A woman is angry that no one speaks her native language. c. A child from France is learning English at home. d. A man seeks out other immigrants who came from his native country.
Hermaphroditism is a rare genetic disorder, as only about ________ cases have been documented worldwide
a. 100 b. 400 c. 2000 d. 10,000