A student thinks it is wrong to cheat on tests, but she copied some answers from the person sitting next to her during the chemistry exam and now feels very guilty. According to dissonance theory, she is likely to
a. feel good if she receives a good grade.
b. decide that the test was so difficult that it encouraged people to cheat.
c. immediately put the test out of her mind.
d. cheat on all of her tests in the future.
Answer: b. decide that the test was so difficult that it encouraged people to cheat.
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a. males are likely to have their successes attributed to cheating. b. males are likely to have their failures attributed to lack of ability. c. females are likely to have their successes attributed to high ability. d. females are likely to have their successes attributed to hard work.
The purpose of Freud's techniques of dream analysis and free association:
a. is to evaluate, assess, or find the unconscious. b. is to depict humans in gloomy, pessimistic terms. c. is to eliminate a patient's set of sexual desires and wants. d. is to suppress sexual tensions and frustrations.
Concerning sexual response, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. The phases of sexual response differ depending on a person's sexual orientation. b. Many women have satisfying sexual experiences even when orgasm is not involved. c. About half the time, the male refractory period is immediately followed by a second orgasm. d. Orgasm and resolution in the female usually do not last as long as they do for males.
In an oppressive system, members of the privileged group:
a. all exhibit overtly prejudiced behavior. b. may not recognize their privilege. c. receive no benefits from the oppressive system. d. have certain personality traits in common.