What is self-enhancement?
a. unrealistically positive views of the self and personal abilities
b. constructive and positive views of the self and personal abilities
c. views of the group that one belongs to tend to create bias and prejudice
d. a phenomenon that women tend to engage in more than men
Answer: A
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a. ?conflicting b. ?obstructive c. ?challenging d. ?harmful
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A) within a short time the prisoners became distressed and panicky, developing emotional symptoms and stress-related illnesses. B) about five percent of the guards became tyrannical, giving the prisoners electric shocks when they were slow in obeying. C) 90 percent of the guards tried to be "tough but fair" and demanded that the tyrannical guards lighten up on the prisoners because it was only an experiment. D) the study was conducted in an unused wing of a real prison; therefore, the realistic atmosphere enhanced the role behavior of prisoners and guards.
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A) reflective thinking B) adolescent egocentrism C) combinatorial logic D) abstract thought
What country has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy of any other developed country?
a. Denmark b. Japan c. United States d. Canada