Two students hear a speech by a presidential candidate. One student concludes that the candidate is a forceful leader with innovative ideas, but the other student concludes that the candidate is a poor leader with no new ideas. Which perspective can best explain these different interpretations?
A) social cognitive
B) sociocultural
C) social learning
D) evolutionary
A) social cognitive
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Which of the following events of the twentieth century triggered an increased emphasis on reforming mental hospital environments?
A. The passage of the Beers-Tuke Mental Health Act B. The development and use of antipsychotics and mood stabilizers C. The creation of the National Institutes of Mental Health D. The doubling of the residential population in psychiatric hospitals
Even though she has taken Spanish courses for years and is almost fluent, Ann just enrolled in Spanish I. Why? She loves the feeling of being the smartest person in the room, and loves to get scores of 100%. Ann is apparently driven by a rather strong ____
a. self-verification motive b. appraisal motive c. consistency motive d. self-enhancement motive
The final substage of the sensorimotor period is called the secondary circular reaction period
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which psychologist believed it was impossible to understand the mind of a child without carefully considering the child's social and cultural interactions?
a. Calkins b. Pavlov c. Wundt d. Vygotsky