When people believe others possess certain characteristics simply as a result of being a member of a particular group they have created a/an _____

discriminatory trend
stereotype
negative behavior
unconscious association


stereotype

Psychology

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By the second decade of the 20th century, psychologists agreed on the ____.?

a. ?value of introspection b. ?existence of mental elements c. ?need for psychology to be a pure science d. ?replacement of structuralism by functionalism e. ?None of the choices are correct.

Psychology

How does Confabulation affect amnesic patients?

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

Why are researchers investigating a possible role for glutamate in schizophrenia? a. Known antipsychotic medications have their primary effects on glutamate. b. People with schizophrenia have abnormal levels of glutamate activity

c. PCP use, which affects glutamate systems, mimics most symptoms of schizophrenia. d. Glutamate levels are directly influenced by cocaine and amphetamine.

Psychology

Saadat is walking to the front of the classroom in preparation for his class presentation. He notices his heart starting to beat fast, his palms are sweaty, and has a general sense of increase in energy

According to the general adaptation syndrome, which phase of the stress response is he in? a. alarm phase b. adaptation phase c. reactive phase d. muscle preparation phase e. eustressful phase

Psychology