Threats of ridicule or rejection for nonconformity are referred to as
a. coercive unanimity.
b. group authority.
c. legitimate power.
d. group sanctions.
D
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Bringing one's behavior into agreement or harmony with norms or with the behavior of others in a group in the absence of any direct pressure is known as __________
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The traditionally accepted decrease in IQ scores with age may be less than believed, because:
a. IQ tests are not related to meaningful information for the elderly. b. IQ scores of the elderly are compared with younger contemporaries, which is not the appropriate comparison. c. IQ tests are timed and processing speed decreases with age, complicating interpretations. d. All of the above
The smallest difference in stimulus energy that can be detected is called the _____
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A psychiatrist does a lengthy and thorough examination of a patient in a hospital. This patient was the victim of a car accident, in which a pen that was lying on the dashboard actually pierced her skull and her brain. The psychiatrist performs physical examinations, interviews with the patient and family members, and closely observes her behavior. This technique is known as a(n)
a. clinical case study.
b. ablation.
c. ESB.
d. functional analysis.