When people believe in a familiar cultural myth, they modify their actions to support the myth. This is called
a. a self-fulfilling prophecy.
b. an Oedipus complex.
c. an instrumental belief.
d. androgynization.
A
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A study by Goff, Steele, and Davies (2008) found that white male students sat farther away from black students than from other white students, but only when
a. the professor of the class was white. b. the professor of the class was black. c. they had not been previously acquainted with either the white or black classmates. d. they thought the discussions would involve racially sensitive topics.
Which of the following is an important aspect of peer relationships that occurs in early adolescence?
a. Sexual interest b. Shared activities c. Best friend relationships d. The formulation of a social contract
How does the therapist increase the likelihood that the client will use the competing response to control the habit outside of treatment sessions?
What will be an ideal response?
Tiffany is typical of many children who suffer from phobias. Karen is typical of adults with phobias. How aware would each of them be that their fears are excessive? a. Both would realize that their fears are excessive
b. Neither would realize that their fears are excessive. c. Tiffany, but not Karen, would realize that they are excessive. d. Karen, but not Tiffany, would realize that they are excessive.