Most research in social psychology is based on Western European and Northern American samples, though some research has also been conducted in other areas of the world. Based on what is known to date, it appears to be reasonably safe to generalize social psychological research findings to the vast majority of ____
a. people living in the U.S. who are Caucasian
b. people living in the U.S.
c. people living in Western nations
d. people from all cultures in the world
C
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African American homes often have parents who provide a cohesive, loving environment that operates with several different elements working together. Which of the following is NOT one of those elements, as identified in your textbook? a. an agreement that house chores are a "woman's job."
b. strong religious beliefs c. pride in cultural heritage d. cooperation within the family
Parents' stereotypes about which gender is more talented in a particular area such as math, English, or sports, influence
a. their discipline strategies. b. their own involvement in school activities. c. their child's confidence about being able to perform well in this area. d. their confidence in their ability to save for their child's college education.
In a mental status exam, it is important to determine if the individual is "oriented times three.". This refers to a. person, place, and time
b. day, month, and year of birth. c. thoughts, feelings, and behavior. d. spatial orientation in a three-dimensional map.
To investigate mother-infant relationships, which of the following researchers separated baby rhesus monkeys from their mothers at birth and replaced them with wire and terry cloth surrogates (substitutes) mothers?
a. B. F. Skinner b. Harry Harlow c. Jerome Kagan d. Jean Piaget