When older adults were told they were going to take a memory test, they performed more poorly than younger adults on a task. However, when they were told the task emphasized learning new information, they performed similarly to younger adults

This provides an example of
a. negative personal control. b. internal attributions.
c. implicit social beliefs. d. stereotype threat.


ANSWER: d

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

The Big Three television networks in the 1970s were

a. ABC, Disney, HBO. b. NBS, BBC, and ABC. c. Universal, HBO, Disney. d. NBC, CBS, and ABC.

Sociology

Survey research does not involve ethical considerations.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology

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dating. calling. a gentlemanly visit. mate selecting.

Sociology