Some gamblers bet large amounts of money on sporting events and at casinos because they believe they can influence the outcomes. What do social psychologists call this belief?
a) gain focus
b) illusion of control
c) external attribution
d) impression formation
B
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b. Getting married later reduces the chance of a couple losing their home to foreclosure. c. Getting married later seems to reduce the likelihood of unwanted children. d. Getting married later seems to decrease the likelihood of divorce.
“No taxation without representation” is an outcry against procedural injustice.
a. True b. False
Which of the following is not a part of the definition of reasoning presented by your authors?
A. solving problems B. making plans or decisions C. brainstorming D. achieving goals
Recent research has indicated that environmental differences do not seem to play a role in the pharmacokinetics of drug metabolism
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false