Figure 13.7 in your text (“American Perceptions of Out-Groups”) graphically illustrates the perception of various groups according to a) their level of warmth, and b) their level of competence. Which of the following groups rates the lowest in both?
a. ?elderly
b. ?welfare recipients
c. ?gay men
d. ?the disabled
ANSWER:
b
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A) Each individual in the nominal group outperforms the collective performance of the collaborative group on the recall test. B) Most individuals in the nominal group outperform the collective performance of the collaborative group on the recall test. C) The collective performance of the collaborative group is greater than the individual performance of participants in the nominal group. D) The combined performance of individuals in the nominal group is less than the collective performance of the collaborative group on the recall test.
_____ is characterized by a profound disruption of basic psychological processes, distorted perception of reality, blunt or inappropriate affect, and problems with thoughts and behaviour.
A) Schizophrenia B) OCD C) Dissociative identity disorder D) Antisocial personality disorder
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What will be an ideal response?