Which of the following consists of getting a person committed to fulfilling a request and then making the terms of the request less desirable?
a. lowball technique
b. obedience effect
c. authority effect
d. highball technique
ANSWER: a
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a. neural circuitry in the brain that regulates anger b. emotional states c. alcohol use d. the role of GABA e. learning influences
Word segmentation is best defined as the number of
a. letters in a word. b. distinct sounds in a word. c. distinct words in a sentence. d. sentences in a paragraph.
Jackknife, age 16, has been in trouble with the law since age 10 for violent crimes. In his TV viewing, it is likely that Jackknife
a. avoids TV and probably does not own one. b. avoids violent programming. c. prefers violence-neutral programming such as quiz shows. d. prefers shows that contain frequent or intense violence.
What is one criticism of the Strange Situation as a measure of attachment?
a. toddlers do not yet know who their primary caregivers are b. toddlers are not aware that a separation is occurring during the task c. caregivers and toddlers may not interact as they typically would during the task as it is an artificial laboratory setting d. the Strange Situation task does not take place in a controlled environment