According to cognitive dissonance theory, if there is a large discrepancy between what you believe and how you act, you will be motivated to change either your behavior or your beliefs
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Define stereotype threat, and describe the findings from Claude Steele's classic study on stereotype threat
What will be an ideal response?
Who can be said to have inaugurated the era of modern psychology??
a. ?Babbage b. ?Descartes c. ?La Mettrie d. ?Locke e. ?Comte
When it comes to choosing an ideal mate, what does the most current research show? a. Both men and women rate physical attractiveness as the most important feature in finding a romantic partner. b. Heterosexual men rate educational achievement higher than heterosexual women do
c. Heterosexual women and men rate financial stability as an important factor in attraction. d. There is significant variation across cultures in what characteristics are desired in an ideal mate.
According to Piaget, the stage of cognitive development that occurs between the ages of 8 and 11 years is
A. formal operational B. sensorimotor C. concrete operational D. preoperational