When it comes to informational social influence processes, we are more likely to conform with experts' ideas and behaviors than with nonexperts' because
a. social norms dictate that experts should be obeyed.
b. expertise is associated with social status and power.
c. experts are viewed as more credible sources of information.
d. experts convey clearer expectations of obedience.
Answer: C
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a. poor school achievement later in the school year. b. no relationship with aggression later in the school year. c. higher levels of aggression later in the school year. d. problems in forming friendships later in the school year.
A number of research studies have investigated gender differences in physiological and behavior reactions to stress. The evidence from these studies suggests that in comparison to males, females typically:
a. have a weaker physiological response to stress b. display tend-and-befriend as their primary response, rather than fight-or-flight c. enter Selye's exhaustion stage much sooner d. show stronger and more widespread physiological reactions to stress
Adolescent X has matured early. Other youth gather around and admire this adolescent. What might we assume about adolescent X?
a. This adolescent must live in a country other than the United States. b. This adolescent is most likely female. c. Yhis adolescent is most likely male. d. This adolescent must have experienced a great deal of childhood stress.
According to Kohlberg, children go through a series of stages in acquiring the concept of gender. Which of the following is NOT one of Kohlberg's stages?
a) gender development b) gender identity c) gender stability d) gender constancy