The fear that one will perform negatively on a task, and that this will confirm an existing stereotype of a group with which one identifies, is referred to as a "____."

a. stereotype reinforcer c. stereotype threat
b. prejudice reinforcer d. prejudice threat


ANS: C

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______________ wrote Psychopathia Sexualis, which was a medical text that provided a thorough account of paraphilic behaviors

a. Henry Havelock Ellis b. Masters and Johnson c. Richard von Krafft-Ebing d. Sigmund Freud

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Sex laws seek to ensure that children have a supportive family. According to the text, this leads to the prohibition of conduct such as _____.

A. fornication B. exhibitionism C. divorce D. voyeurism

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Which of the following relationship characteristics is most likely to be associated with a greater likelihood of infidelity?

A. a relationship in which the partners communicate well with each other B. a relationship in which both partners have satisfying careers C. a relationship in which both partners express sexual satisfaction D. a relationship in which one partner abuses alcohol

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According to the study by Zurbriggen & Morgan, college students who view more reality dating programs are

A. less likely to engage in sexual intercourse with several partners. B. more likely to believe that women engage in masochistic behavior. C. less likely to engage in casual sex. D. more likely to endorse a sexual double standard.

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