Amy strongly identifies with her Christian faith and being a law-abiding citizen, yet she sometimes goes to parties where she drinks alcohol to excess, even though she is only 16 . According to cognitive theorists, what is Amy likely to be experiencing?

a. a lot of fun c. guilt
b. cognitive dissonance d. stimulus motives.


C

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Margaret Washburn was the first woman to receive a Ph.D. in psychology

a. true b. false

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When a participant guesses (correctly or incorrectly) the hypothesis that is being tested and behaves in a way believed to be appropriate to that hypothesis, _____ are present in the study

a. hypothetical judgments c. demand characteristics b. deductive modifications d. cooperative adjustments

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A) school. B) church. C) family. D) peer group.

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