Gene and Harry are discussing the upcoming election. Gene tells Harry that he is convinced that one of the candidates will make a better senator because this candidate is proposing legislation that will streamline health care. This discussion best illustrates which component of an attitude?
a. action
b. belief
c. experience
d. emotion
B
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According to a popular generalization, which of these terms applies to Chinese culture?
a. Collectivist b. Competitive c. Emotional d. Individualistic
______ refers to the tendency of heredity to narrow the range of development to only one or a few outcomes.
A. Range of reaction B. Epigenesis C. Canalization D. Passive correlation
Which brain structure is part of the forebrain?
a. ?medulla b. ?pons c. ?cerebellum d. ?amygdala
Dr. Baker is a health psychologist, and he is developing a program for the local elementary schools to deter children from taking up smoking. Based on the available research, which of the following interventions is likely to be LEAST effective for this purpose?
a. Focusing on dire health consequences, such as cancer or emphysema, that may occur after years of smoking. b. Teaching smoking refusal skills through peer modeling and role plays. c. Offering video recorded presentations that focus on the peer/social influences on smoking. d. Conducting discussion groups to monitor children's attitudes toward and knowledge about smoking.