When people try to maintain their self-esteem and reduce cognitive dissonance, they may resort to maladaptive thinking known as
a. heuristics.
b. schemas.
c. norms.
d. rationalizing.
Answer: D
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a. equally needed in all locations. b. most needed in Missouri and Florida. c. most needed in Florida and South Dakota. d. most needed in Missouri and South Dakota.
The goal of the gender role aspect called "agency" is to prepare a person for
a. the acquisition of sexist language. b. individual achievement. c. developing a "nurturing side.". d. the onset of sexual urges in puberty .
A 2010 analysis of drug-related deaths conducted by the CDC indicates that __________ is responsible for more than half of drug overdose deaths
A. heroin B. pharmaceutical drugs C. marijuana D. None of the above
. John and Kim are in the same grade at school. They have met each other once at camp, but really don't know each other that well. Which of the following is the most accurate description of their relationship? John and Kim are
a. friends. b. peers. c. clique-mates. d. dweebs.