When people or roaches undertake a difficult task, the presence of others ________ performance; when they undertake a simple task, the presence of others ________ performance
a. enhances; impairs
b. diminishes; has no effect on
c. has no effect on; enhances
d. impairs; enhances
Answer: D
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a. "Speak up when you witness another man harassing someone.". b. "Avoid being alone with women in situations that might lead to harassment.". c. "Educate women about the ways they can avoid sexual harassment.". d. "Ignore harassment when you witness it, so you won't be reinforcing the negative behavior.".
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A. inferential B. quantitative C. Variable D. Descriptive
Hai has been taking expensive beta-carotene supplements for years because he believes they will reduce his risk of cancer
Hai has just learned that a well-controlled study published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine showed that beta-carotene supplements do not reduce cancer risk. Hai is probably experiencing a. cognitive dissonance. b. self-affirmation. c. the rationalization trap. d. self-discrepancy.
The primary strategy for survival among humans is ________
A) interdependence B) group sharing C) inclusive fitness D) genetic programming E) group cooperation