Sondra wanted to stay out with friends until 10pm on Saturday night. Rather than ask her mom if she could come home at 10, Sondra asked her mom if she could stay out until midnight
When Mom said no (an answer Sondra expected), Sondra replied, "Oh, Mom! How about until 10 then?" Which technique is Sondra using to get her way?
a. get what you want
b. door in the face
c. foot in the door
d. pane in the window
b
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Ralph, a white student who grew up in Maine, is about to enter the University of Southern California on an athletic scholarship. He is aware that many of his teammates will be black and assumes that they will dislike and ostracize him. Ralph's attitude is best described as an example of __________.
A. prejudice B. ambiguity C. nonconformity D. discrimination
Investigations of complex, real-world issues, such as the effects of daycare, illustrate which of the textbook's unifying themes?
a. Our experience of the world is highly subjective. b. Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context. c. Our behavior is shaped by our cultural heritage. d. Psychology is theoretically diverse.
Social perceivers are more likely to form accurate judgments of others if they
a. rely exclusively on cognitive heuristics. b. make broad, global judgments. c. are motivated to be accurate. d. ignore logic and trust their instincts.
Helio is currently experiencing symptoms of couvades. As such, you would expect him to complain about
a. feeling bloated. b. hair loss. c. feeling very energetic. d. weight loss.