The text discusses the idea that stereotypes are sometimes based on a "kernel of truth," but exaggerate reality to some extent. This idea is related to which motive for prejudice and stereotyping?
A) supporting and protecting one's group
B) managing self-image
C) seeking mental efficiency
D) gaining social approval
Answer: C
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a. Group members feel that they are on the brink of making a bad decision. b. Members question the morality of their proposed solution. c. Everyone in the group seems to agree with everyone else. d. Deviants surface in the group and disrupt discussion. e. The opponent, if one exists, is overrated.
According to research on the topic, which of the following factors may distort eyewitness testimony?
a. the witness's expectations b. additional information received by the witness after the witnessed event c. questions asked of the witness prior to the trial d. all of the above
Which of the following people is most likely to quit smoking?
A. Jane, who doesn't believe that smoking will cause her to get lung cancer B. Jill, who doesn't think that lung cancer will kill her even if she does get it from smoking C. Jeff, who believes that stopping smoking won't significantly reduce his chance of getting lung cancer D. James, who believes that he would be able to quit smoking if he tried
The motion we see when we watch a "motion picture" is actually an illusion. This illusion of motion is aided by__________
a) consolidation memory's ability to construct new protein pathways for storage. b) sensory memory's ability to hold visual images for a fraction of a second before going to the next image. c) sensory memory's ability to hold visual images for long periods of time for comparison to other images. d) long-term memory's ability to recall movie facts and errata even years after watching a particular show.