Heather sees African Americans as lazy because that is what she has perceived them to be. This is __________
A) using selective perception
B) a self-fulfilling prophecy
C) civil disobedience
D) institutional discrimination
A
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Bryan, a psychologist, criticizes the wheel theory of love, saying that it is an unrealistic explanation of how relationships work. Which of the following supports Bryan's argument?
A) The different stages in the wheel theory of love may occur several times during the course of the relationship. B) The theory assumes that in the second stage, partners support each other's ambitions which increase the intensity of feelings for each other. C) The theory states that the stages occur in a fixed, chronological order. D) People may love each other, but the intensity of their feelings may be high on one dimension and low on another.
What is/are the most common forms of elder abuse?
a) Sexual abuse b) Physical abuse and money laundering c) Neglect and sexual abuse d) Financial abuse and neglect e) Physical abuse
Longitudinal studies of IQ have found that remain stable with time
a. inference from past experiences b. verbal skills c. crystallized intelligence d. knowledge