While shooting craps one night, Eli got a big payoff on a roll of the dice after hopping on one foot prior to the roll

For years since, he has hopped on one foot before shooting dice at the craps table, and is convinced that this will bring him luck. Eli has been influenced by a(n) _____.

Fill in the blank with correct word


Answer: superstition

Psychology

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In reviewing the social cognitive theory of personality, select the word that does not match the theory.

A. self-efficacy B. delay of gratification C. id D. observational learning

Psychology

Most American children exhibit _______________ attachment relationships

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

In which of the following ways has communication NOT been improved by electronic media?

a. It is a convenient way to keep in touch with others. b. It can summon aid in an emergency. c. It provides a sense of security. d. It can tie people to their jobs.

Psychology

A tennis player might use feedback from the receptors in her forearm to:

A) improve her backhand stroke. B) maintain her balance during a serve. C) keep her eye on the ball as she hits it. D) decide whether to stroke a near-court or cross-court shot.

Psychology