You are hesitant to ask questions in class because you assume everyone else understands, and you would, therefore, appear foolish in the class. Your thinking best exemplifies:
A. self-handicapping.
B. social loafing.
C. pluralistic ignorance.
D. groupthink.
Answer: C
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a. independent b. extraneous c. dependent d. behavioral
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a) delusions b) hallucinations c) obsessions d) compulsions
Children should be interviewed as soon as possible after the event in question
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The motivation that causes people to work for their own enjoyment, not for the rewards work may bring, is called __________.
A. intrinsic motivation B. career consolidation C. status evaluation D. extrinsic motivation