As Mrs. Jones fifth grade class is handed back their science tests, the children begin to ask each other what they have received on the test. They then begin to compare grades. This is an example of social comparison
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A member of which minority group is least likely to be the recipient of a doctorate in the field of psychology?
a. Latino American b. African American c. Pacific Islander d. Asian American e. Native American
Darley and Gross (1983) showed participants a video of a girl taking a reading test. Some participants were told that the girl was from an affluent family and others were told that she was from a poor family. Then participants were asked to rank the girl's academic abilities. Which statement regarding the findings of this experiment is TRUE?
A) Ratings were unaffected by knowledge of the girl's socioeconomic status as long as she was dressed similarly in both videos. B) Ratings were unaffected by knowledge of the girl's socioeconomic status as long as the girl performed equally well on the reading test in both videos. C) Ratings were higher if they thought the girl was affluent relative to poor, but participants could not justify these ratings with evidence from the video. D) Ratings were higher if they thought the girl was affluent relative to poor, and participants could justify these ratings with evidence from the video.
A research technique for the objective, systematic, and quantitative description of communications is:
a. response association test b. physical analysis c. content analysis d. word test
In general, contemporary psychodynamic theorists believe that one's behavior is a reflection
of ______. a. conscious motivation b. unresolved longings for the opposite sex parent c. defensive responses to anxiety d. basic instincts such as sex and aggression