For girls, late maturation may initially lead to a relatively low social status, but by tenth grade, these late bloomers are more likely to __________ than girls who matured early
a) feel a greater satisfaction with their bodies
b) have a lower grade-point average
c) be involved in competitive sports
d) be in a serious dating relationship
Answer: a
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a. sunk cost thinking. b. the loss leader effect. c. groupthink. d. group-serving attributions. e. the Abilene paradox.
People's attitudes are often shaped by others' persuasive efforts
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Describe these studies, the results, and what each one tells us about why we eat and why we stop. What will be an ideal response?
________ is the state of alertness or arousal that allows the individual to focus on a selected aspect of the environment
a. Sensation c. Attention b. Perception d. Habituation