Regarding stereotypes, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Stereotypes are often a mixture of positive and negative qualities.
b. Stereotypes are used to maintain control over other people.
c. Stereotypes are attitudes held toward persons who are perceived as a direct threat to one's own interests.
d. Stereotypes have a self-fulfilling quality.
C
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A group test a. can be given to multiple people by one examiner. b. can only be given to three people at a time
c. involves a group of examiners for a single subject. d. involves only tests of human ability.
Which of the following is the basis for most voluntary social relationships?
a. social conformity b. social exchange c. interpersonal attraction d. temperament
As infants, boys and girls
a. differ noticeably in their displays of emotion. b. do not differ much in their displays of emotion. c. differ in displays of anger. d. have identical temperaments.
As compared to earlier times, physical development during middle childhood is best described as:
a. "Bodies are stronger and immune systems are better developed." b. "Bodies are much more susceptible to disease and illness." c. "Bodies are much pudgier with a higher body mass index." d. "Bodies are much weaker and immune systems are stressed and taxed."