________ posits that we learn about our own abilities and attitudes by comparing ourselves to other people
a. The notion of the looking-glass self
b. Social comparison theory
c. Self-verification theory
d. Esteem enhancement theory
Answer: B
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A. providing safety training for employees. B. conducting thorough and frequent safety inspections. C. requiring supervisors to communicate the need for safety on a consistent basis. D. eliminating the use of universal precautions.
Concordance rates for siblings, twins, and adoptees reveal that genes account for at least ____ of the variance in sexual orientation
a. 20% c. 70% b. 50% d. 80%
Research has shown us that handedness is determined by _____
a) genes. b) learning. c) conditioning. d) genes and learning.
The old saying "damned if you do and damned if you don't" most resembles a(n) ________ conflict
a. double approach/avoidance b. approach/avoidance c. approach/approach d. avoidance/avoidance