According to ______________ theory, people become prejudiced against others with whom they must compete for limited resources
a. group identity
b. realistic group conflict
c. social learning
d. relative deprivation
b
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According to a study of young adults by Peterson, Maier, & Seligman in 1993, when optimists did get sick, they were more likely to:
a. recover slowly compared with a pessimist. c. be unable to cope with pain. b. be active and not take enough rest. d. consult a physician.
Many have argued that Milgram's classic research on obedience to authority was unethical. Indeed, Milgram's research provided much of the impetus for the implementation of ethics committees and research review boards in universities. Why? What was the chief complaint?
a. None of the participants were ever fully debriefed. b. The so-called "learner" could have been seriously physically injured. c. The so-called "learner" had a heart condition, and more precautions should have been taken to prevent possible permanent damage to his heart. d. Participants could have experienced intense, long-term emotional, or psychological trauma.
Due in part to the advocacy of psychologists such as Henry Goddard, it became national policy in 1924 to administer intelligence tests for the purpose of making decisions concerning the
a. abilities of military recruits. b. suitability of immigrants. c. placement of students in public schools. d. advancement of workers in government service.
Patterns of drinking can vary with:
a. personality b. day of the week c. situational factors d. all of the above