Most people unconsciously rely on stereotypes every day because they simplify decision making. This explanation for stereotyping is called ______.

A. realistic conflict theory
B. adaptive categorization
C. prejudice
D. discrimination


Answer: B

Psychology

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Which of the following is an example of a stressful situation that involves pressure?

a. you just transferred to a different college b. you are stuck in a traffic jam on your way to work c. you are meeting your significant other's parents tomorrow and your partner wants you to make a good impression d. you can't decide whether to study for your psychology exam or work on your history paper

Psychology

_____ is the treatment of mental disorders with medication

a. Neurological medicated therapy c. Psychopharmacotherapy b. Biomedical therapy d. Psychophysiological therapy

Psychology

In conducting an experiment, a precisely worded, educated guess is:

a. an hypothesis c. a variable b. a hunch d. random selection

Psychology

Which of the following statements about adolescent homicide in the U.S. is TRUE?

A) The juvenile homicide rate has continued to decrease since the early 1990s. B) Females are more likely than males to be murdered. C) The majority of adolescents who murder kill someone of a different race/ethnicity from their own. D) all of the above

Psychology