Regarding in-groups and out-groups, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. In-group membership helps define who we are socially.
b. We tend to exaggerate differences between members of out-groups and our own group.
c. The existence of in-groups and out-groups sets the stage for conflict between groups and for racial and ethnic prejudice.
d. We tend to attribute negative characteristics to our in-group and positive characteristics to the out-group we are envious of.
D
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a. intelligence b. aptitude c. nonverbal d. achievement
Eysenck defines personality as:
a. the instincts that a person possesses which helps in the prediction of all actions b. an enduring organization of the person's behavior, but not their instincts, which helps him/her adjust to the environment c. the manner in which the person's intellect governs the person's actions d. a relatively enduring organization of a person's character, temperament, intellect, and physique, which determines his/her unique adjustment to the environment
A husband and wife are experiencing marital difficulties. If they go to couple therapy, the emphasis of their work will probably focus on their
a. unsatisfying sexual practices. b. poor communication patterns. c. differences in ethical and moral values. d. severe psychopathology.
On the night of an important basketball game, Albert decided to leave his glasses at home. When his coach asked him if he wanted to return home to get them, Albert told the coach that he would rather not risk missing part of the game and that he'd try his best without them. Which of the following self-presentational strategies is Albert using?
a. overjustification b. discounting c. self-handicapping d. rationalization