In the case study mentioned in your text, which summarized a study conducted by Asch (1952), which of the independent variables contributed to what Asch called a "law of primacy," regarding the importance of first impressions on subsequent impressions?
A) Impression of person
B) Presentation of adjectives
C) Types of adjectives used in the experiment
D) Evaluations made by participants
B
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a. A $10 increase in tuition (i.e., from $1,500 to $1,510) b. ?A new $10 fee for "ID activation" each semester (a previously free service) c. ?A $10 increase in the cost of a required $60 textbook (i.e., $60 to $70) d. ?A $10 increase in the price of a plane ticket to the student's hometown (i.e., from $500 to $510 for a ticket from Chicago to L.A.)
In conducting an experiment, why would the researcher use random selection and random assignment? Include a definition for each
What will be an ideal response?
Roberto has not thought of his third-grade teacher in over 40 years. According to decay theory, the memory trace for his teacher should be ____
a. ?available but inaccessible b. ?accessible c. ?available d. ?unavailable
The mental process that involves using and applying knowledge to solve problems, make plans or decisions, and achieve goals is:
a. reasoning c. emotion b. memory d. language