A research experiment was conducted on people's attitude toward a particular section of the society. After the experiment, the participants were requested to donate a small amount for the research organization. When they agreed and donated, they were followed with more requests for bigger donations. This is an example of _____
A) social comparison
B) the fear appeal
C) the foot-in-the-door technique
D) social facilitation
C
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A prolonged and disturbed emotional state that impairs multiple aspects of a person's functioning is known as:
A. agoraphobia B. a mood disorder C. a somatization disorder D. a conversion disorder
Which of the following students provides the most accurate information about gender comparisons in cognitive skills?
a. Debra: "Males are consistently better than females in both mathematics and spatial ability." b. Andy: "The only large gender differences are in verbal ability, where females typically earn higher scores." c. Eladj: "The only large gender differences are in spatial ability, where males often earn higher scores." d. Amelie: "Actually, there are no moderate or large gender differences in any area of cognitive skills.
A vendor of used paperbacks leaves stacks of books on a table in an area heavily traveled by students, with a box for money and a sign that says $5. Most students who take a book place $5 in the box. What is the most likely reason for this?
a. ?Most college students understand that this economic opportunity will continue to exist only if they are fair. b. ?Most college students feel self-conscious in front of the others looking at the books. c. ?Most college students are more morally conscious than the average population. d. ?Most college students are sensitive to the plight of the vendor profession.