Over-simplified generalizations about the characteristics of a group are called __________.
A. prejudices
B. stereotypes
C. biases
D. discrimination
Answer: B
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a. glandular tissue; neural tissue b. neural tissue; glandular tissue c. neural tissue; neural tissue d. glandular tissue; glandular tissue
Gina perceives the car to be far away because the sides of the road upon which it is moving seem to come together to be no wider than the car itself. This is an example of the ____ cue to depth
a. visual acuity b. texture gradient c. retinal disparity d. linear perspective
Addictive drugs stimulate a brain region called the nucleus accumbens, which results in intensified feelings of pleasure due to the release of which neurotransmitter?
a. acetylcholine b. melatonin c. norepinephrine d. dopamine
In one study, father absence was associated not only with an earlier menarche but also with
a. greater interest in infants. b. less interest in infants. c. greater interest in siblings.less interest in siblings.