The first grade teacher was told by Shawn's old kindergarten teacher that Shawn was very shy. As a result, the first grade teacher noticed whenever he was quiet or did not play with others. Her attention was directed by ______.
A. self-fulfilling prophecy
B. halo effect
C. attributional ambiguity
D. what-is-beautiful-is-good effect
Answer: B
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A. clean and virginal until marriage B. marked as ineligible for marriage C. more likely to bear children D. more likely to experience sexual pleasure
Hypothermia occurs when a person's core body temperature a. increases to 102 degrees F
b. increases to 104 degrees F. c. decreases below 98 degrees F. d. decreases below 95 degrees F.
Parents modify their speech when talking to infants, using a different _____ and ____
a. pitch; tempo c. baby talk; pitch b. language; cooing d. cooing; speed