One of the risks taken by parents who allow their children to watch television unsupervised is that they will begin to view the world as a dangerous and threatening place. This is an example of the role of which of the following in attitude formation?
a. indirect experience
b. mass media
c. child rearing
d. chance conditioning
B
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a. Projection b. Regression c. Reaction formation d. Sublimation
Toni has been in a bad mood for two weeks, having no interest in anything, problems with sleep, and difficulty with concentrating. Toni also doesn't like doing activities that she used to find fun. Toni most likely has:
A. major depression disorder B. seasonal affective disorder C. dysthymic disorder D. cyclothymic disorder
A work team is a special type of work group. Which feature is least characteristic of this group??
a. ?coordinated activities b. ?rotating job duties c. ?specialized work roles d. ?a common goal
Studies of visual perception indicate that infants under six months
a. pay more attention to simple patterns rather than complex ones. b. pay more attention to a person who is gazing directly at them, rather than one who is looking away. c. prefer to look at colored ovals rather than human faces. d. show all of these preferences.