What is the primary reason that people's behaviors do not always match their attitudes?
a. genetic influences
b. self-serving bias
c. the actor-observer effect
d. stereotyping
e. situational constraints
e
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When Sam's mother made him a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch, Sam complained that he wanted two sandwiches because he was super hungry. After his mother cut his sandwich in half, Sam was satisfied that he would have enough to eat. Sam's behavior indicates that he does not understand ____ and is probably in the ____ stage of cognitive development
a. object permanence; sensorimotor b. object permanence; preoperational c. conservation; preoperational d. conservation; concrete operational
Most psychologists agree that
a. viewing aggression on television increases aggressive behavior in boys but not in girls. b. there is a small but consistent causal relationship between viewing aggression on television and aggressive behavior in children. c. viewing aggression on television actually decreases aggressive behavior in children. d. there is little evidence that viewing aggression on television causes increased aggression in children.
Why is it important to develop several different plans to cope with high-risk situations?
a. Because if one plan doesn't work, you won't fall back into your old habits. b. Because you can put yourself in as many high-risk situations as you want. c. Because you have to think of everything that could go wrong first. d. Because if you fail in high-risk situations, you'll never accomplish your goals.
Individuation refers to
A. self-esteem. B. adolescents' struggles for autonomy and differentiation. C. family conflict. D. a process of egocentrism.