Research on religious beliefs shows that appealing to a higher (superordinate) power can be an effective way to reduce ____
a. the mere exposure effect
b. belief perseverance
c. attitude polarization
d. dissonance
D
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Which developmental psychologists argued that there is a substantial change in personality over time, and that change follows a set, predictable pattern?
A. Robert French and Richard Hellmann B. Erik Erikson and Daniel Levinson C. Paul Costa and Robert McCrae D. George Vaillant and Ravenna Helson
Skinner's rat is to _____, as Pavlov's dog is to _____.
A) nurture; nature B) active; passive C) stimulus; response D) response; reinforcer
If Allie learns best by working in groups, she is most likely high in which of Gardner's multiple intelligences?
a. visual b. language c. interpersonal d. intrapersonal
Megan and Ella, 14, were best friends. If you saw one of them, you probably saw the other with her. How do friendships differ in early and later adolescence?
What will be an ideal response?