In Asch's classic experiment, a standard-setting line was first presented to small groups of people, followed by the presentation of three comparison lines of different lengths
In one condition, three accomplices, posing as students, chose an incorrect answer before the subject could respond. Frequently, the subject would then also select an incorrect response. This result illustrates ________. a) the effects of compliance
b) the low-ball technique
c) an informational social influence
d) the influence of group pressure to conform
d
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Abramson revised the learned helplessness theory to suggest that __________.
A. the worldview dimension of attributions is the most important to depression B. hopelessness is needed to produce depression; helplessness is not important C. the number of negative life events someone experiences is more important than his or her attributions for those events D. the pessimistic attributional style people have about negative events produces depression
To investigate the effects of exercise on mathematical problem-solving ability, a researcher assigned participants to one of two groups. One group cycled on an exercise bike for one hour, and the other group performed no exercises. Afterward, both groups did a set of math problems and their performances were compared. In this experiment, the group that did not exercise is the
A. control group. B. dependent variable. C. independent variable. D. intervening group.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may involve abnormalities in all of the following EXCEPT the
A. hippocampus. B. hypothalamus. C. amygdala. D. basal ganglia.
The overall conclusion of the Experience Sampling Method (ESM) research with regard to middle childhood is that it is a time of remarkable ____
a. contentment and emotional stability b. agitation and feelings of being tense c. unhappiness and emotional instability d. depression and anxiety