Which of the following is an example of a social norm in mainstream U.S. culture?
a. bowing to your parents as a greeting
b. using your turn signal to indicate which direction you will be turning
c. reading a book
d. asking a homeless person for help finding an address
Answer: B
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In Seligman's terms, people who believe they are in control are _____ rather than _____
a. rational; irrational c. poor; wealthy b. restrictive; permissive d. optimistic; pessimistic
Spencer is about to be evaluated at his job, when he wakes up Monday morning and finds he is paralyzed and cannot go to work. On Friday evening, Spencer is miraculously able to walk again, yet the following Monday, he is once again paralyzed. Spencer is most likely suffering from ____ disorder.?
a. ?panic b. ?illness anxiety c. ?conversion d. ?generalized anxiety
Amina is frustrated by her older brother Kelvin, who takes a toy from her. According to behavioral theorists, Amina could respond in several ways with her responses being guided by
a. her ego ideal and the strength of her conscience. b. her inborn trait dimension of agreeableness. c. available cues and the previous effects of each response. d. the tendency of females to engage in instrumental behaviors rather than expressive behaviors.
A common misconception is that eating turkey increases the body's supply of ____, which enables the brain to make chemicals that make you sleepy.
A. lactase B. tryptophan C. lacrose D. sucrose