A preexisting __________ is a set of ideas of beliefs about others that leads a person to perceive others in a way that conforms to that person's expectations

a. structure
b. schema
c. bias
d. notion


Answer: B

Psychology

You might also like to view...

According to Beck, which types of thought processes tend to produce depression?

a. Blaming setbacks on circumstantial factors b. Focusing selectively on positive experiences c. Drawing negative conclusions about one's personal worth based on insignificant events d. Failing to accept responsibility for one's own actions

Psychology

Imagine a 28-year-old married woman with two children who is brain dead from a car accident. Without her written consent, consent to donate her kidneys will be sought from:

a. her physician b. her husband c. her minor children d. her lawyer e. "presumed consent"

Psychology

Describe the needs for achievement and affiliation, and identify some of the characteristics associated with each of these needs.

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

Which of the following can be considered a distinct benefit of encoding long-term memories semantically?

A. Higher functionality B. Greater detail C. Longer duration D. Less effort

Psychology