The observation that guns and knives can serve as strong cues for aggressive behavior is known as the
a. ethological perspective.
b. mean worldview.
c. weapons effect.
d. heightened arousal effect.
C
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a. disorganized b. resistant c. avoidant d. secure
A teacher decides against assigning group projects in which all members get the same grade. What social psychological phenomenon might the teacher be concerned about?
A. Conformity B. Social loafing C. Social influence D. Social facilitation
The most prominent symptom of dementia is difficulty remembering past events
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Research on terror management theory suggests that reminding people of their own death-that is, making mortality salient-tends to
A. increase their liking of people who have different political views. B. decrease their aggression against people who threaten their worldview. C. decrease gender-role stereotyping. D. increase their need to preserve their worldview.