You ask your doctor to examine your sore throat. Surprisingly, she demands that you remove your Chicago Bulls hat and coat. If you take off your hat and coat, you have
A. complied.
B. conformed.
C. obeyed.
D. solved a social dilemma.
Answer: C
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a. instrumental conditioning b. classical conditioning c. operant conditioning d. verbal conditioning
Why were pioneers in the study of personality traits limited in what they could discover?
A. There were not as many sophisticated statistical tests in those days. B. They had to calculate the factor analyses by hand. C. Their data set was limited. D. all of the above
Participants in Asch's research who were asked to estimate the length of lines went along
with the group decision despite some doubts, which suggests a. that group pressure affects perceptions as well as behavior. b. that the participants found the other members of the group to be attractive. c. how strong the pressure to conform can be. d. that group pressure increases self-esteem. e. the beneficial effects of groupthink.
Who is an example of someone using the MOST common way of dealing with death anxiety?
A. Jean, who is becoming more fearful the older she gets B. Martin, who lives life to the fullest C. Norma, who seeks professional counseling D. Louis, who becomes more committed to his church