An attitude toward a group that leads people to evaluate members of that group negatively is known as
a. discrimination. c. a stereotype.
b. prejudice. d. consensus.
B
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Research on long-term relationships indicates that people tend to perceive that their relationship satisfaction is ____ year after year, when in reality, their relationship satisfaction is ____ across time
a. increasing; constant b. constant; declining c. constant; increasing d. declining; constant
Why is hopscotch so popular with early-school-age children in many cultures?
a. The game has no fantasy element so children can focus on reality. b. The game symbolizes perils of childhood and the need for balance while providing opportunities for mastery. c. The game provides a sense of safety and security. d. The game is easy, with few opportunities for failure.
Perceptual habits are
a. ingrained patterns of organization and attention. b. muscular responses to sudden movements. c. bodily sensations. d. innate patterns of behavior.
Steven is terrified of being in enclosed spaces. After dislocating his shoulder, he is required to undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedure that involves being in a small tube during the scan. Prior to the procedure, Steven's doctor prescribes him an anti-anxiety drug that makes him feel intensely relaxed for several hours. How is taking this medication prior to the exam likely to affect Steven?
A. Steven will start to associate enclosed spaces with relaxation rather than feelings of terror. B. His conditioned response (CR) will override the effects of the medication and he will remain terrified. C. Steven will generalize his feelings of terror and become afraid of taking any medication. D. The medication will have the opposite effect and cause him to feel an exaggerated sense of terror during the scan.