Travis conducts a study in which half the participants listen to a speech about immigration policy from a credible communicator and the other half hears the same speech from a less credible source
The participants then indicate their attitudes about immigration. The audience's attitudes are the
a. dependent variable
b. independent variable
c. operational definition
d. demand characteristic
Answer: A
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a. objects and their properties, rather than overall context. b. following step-by-step procedures rather than using mental shortcuts. c. context and relationships among the elements in a field. d. external frames of reference and takes the environment as a given.
Hidden realms of emotion, thought, and behavior may affect motives that drive us to act in certain ways. This is known as
a. unconscious motivation. b. defense mechanisms. c. psychic determinism. d. primary process.
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a. in a somewhat random order b. with the overall goal of increasing our self-esteem c. in a certain order based on a set hierarchy d. only when we feel competent in doing so
Suppose a new drug is developed, which increases the activity of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. This drug is most likely to
a. be calming and reduce anxiety. b. reduce psychotic episodes. c. reduce feelings of sadness and improve mood. d. reduce manic behaviors.