According to ____________, members of a minority group are likely to accept the negative views held by a majority group only if they perceive that there is little realistic possibility of changing the power and status differences between the groups
a) social comparison theory
b) low self-esteem theory
c) downward social comparison theory
d) social identity theory
d
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a. weak arousal reflex. b. absence of delta waves. c. absence of REM sleep. d. lack of adequate motor control.
A control group in an experiment receives the experimental treatment
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In 2007, Alex the African gray parrot died. He was an important part of the work conducted in _____
A) cognition and communication research B) animal genetics C) motivation D) recall and recognition
According to the analysis presented by the authors at the end of Chapter 12 (Aggression), the most effective way to try and reduce the likelihood of future school shootings is to
a. reduce the amount of violence teenagers view on television. b. reduce students' access to guns. c. change the exclusionary, cliquish atmosphere of most high schools. d. increase the penalties for any aggressive behavior.