Which of these stories should have the fastest pace?
A. a personality profile of a beloved local athlete who is about to retire
B. a recap of an uneventful city council meeting
C. a story about firefighters racing to save residents from an apartment fire
D. an investigation into discriminatory hiring practices
C. a story about firefighters racing to save residents from an apartment fire
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Rachel’s brothers never let her play football with them in the backyard. They tell her that, because she is a woman, she is not capable of playing with men. Rachel’s gender is keeping her from being included in the game. Which of the following theories would be most useful in uncovering and interrupting the systems of power the keep Rachel out of the game?
A. Standpoint theory B. Identity theory C. Symbolic interactionism D. Impression management
At the end of his speech, Preston restated his central idea. By doing so, he
A) motivated the audience. B) reinforced the purpose of his speech. C) conveyed a sense of urgency about his topic. D) left the audience with a thought-provoking idea.
A shy, introverted woman is now terrified because public speaking will berequired in her new job
She decides to work her way up by first initiating a conversation with a friend, then asking a few coworkers some questions, then voicing her opinion in a group, and finally giving a speech to a larger audience. What technique is she using? a. performance visualization b. systematic desensitization c. self-affirmation d. enlarged conversation
What do studies that base their findings on such personality attributes as authoritarianism, empathy, self-esteem, and world-mindedness overlook?
A) the psychological characteristics of each individual B) the genetic background of each individual C) the relational and situational contexts D) the biological background of each individual