Which statement best epitomizes the role of socialization in explaining stereotypes?
a. Larry tends to sort objects into groups rather than thinking of each item as unique, and he does the same thingwhen perceiving other people
b. Cheryl relies on stereotypes because it saves her cognitive effort and energy.
c. Jeff thinks that all Italians are loud and easily excited because he has heard his father describe them in thismanner.
d. Susie responds to threats to her self-esteem by stereotyping other groups to make herself feel better.
c
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a. a midlife crisis when they get older. b. feelings of abandonment and mistrust. c. leaders who promise them a sense of identity that they cannot find themselves. d. focusing on achievements and going through difficult times to reach goals.
If a mental-health expert on the witness stand provides an opinion about the defendant's sanity, this expert is said to have given
A. APA approved testimony. B. ultimate opinion testimony. C. scientific evidence. D. ABA approved testimony.
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a. immaturity of the nervous system. b. trouble controlling impulses. c. general misbehavior. d. gender, as girls sleepwalk significantly more than boys.
Which of the following fronts of behavior does the four-front approach assess?
A. the person’s personality B. how well the person does academically C. the person’s capacity for forming relationships D. environmental factors hindering healthy functioning