From an evolutionary perspective, an attractive face:
A. is mathematically symmetrical
B. is statistically unusual
C. implies some built-in ability
D. implies a potential for aggression
Answer: C
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a. negative reinforcement b. punishment c. positive reinforcement d. classical conditioning
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a. more competition among nations resulting in higher production. b. lower wages in Western countries which affects unionized workers. c. brutal working conditions in countries changing from a preindustrial to a global economy. d. creating large debts in Eastern countries particularly after the fall of Communism
Youngsters with a referential style of language-learning
a. use language primarily as a social tool. b. have a high percentage of question words (what, where) in their vocabularies. c. have vocabularies that are dominated by the names of objects, persons, or actions. d. have balanced vocabularies containing words used for questions, social-interactions, and names.
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A. the bask-in-reflected glory (BIRG) effect. B. the self-reference effect (SRE). C. terror management theory. D. the spotlight effect.