In class, I gave the example of how identifying a set of apples led some people to perceive a pear as an apple. This is an example of:

A) Stimulus misattribution
B) Perceptual priming
C) Deceptive orientation
D) Relative similarity


B) Perceptual priming

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Adam made a decision between buying popcorn or candy at the movie theater. After he chose popcorn he is most likely not going to experience a lot of dissonance because:

a. his initial evaluation of the two options was similar b. both are good options c. he has a lot of consonant cognitions about popcorn d. the decision is relatively unimportant

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Sven has had bad luck with dating in the past. He just went out with Olga and she didn't call him back. He doesn't think they'll go out again. His interpretations are likely based on:

a. relational satisfaction b. expectations c. personal experience d. personality e. assumptions about human behavior

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Discuss the implications of influencing others in interpersonal relationships.

What will be an ideal response?

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Describe how the increased diversity in the United States has impacted families.  How has increased diversity affected communication within the family?

What will be an ideal response?

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