If you are unsure of another person's behavior, one way to avoid misjudgments is to use __________
a. common sense
b. your own cultural norms
c. perception checking
d. nonverbal behaviors
c
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Which developmental assessment technique examines how quickly an infant can retrieve a representation of a stimulus from memory?
A. visual-recognition memory measurement B. the retrieval quotient C. the Gesell array D. Bayley Scales of Infant Development
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Scapegoating is the act of blaming an in-group when the out-group experiences frustration or is blocked from obtaining a goal. 2. Although humans want mates who are physically attractive, this does not mean that we look for the most attractive person when forming relationships, according to research. 3. The accuracy of a job analysis can depend on the nature of the descriptions and the source for the job analysis, which provides the KSAs, tasks, and education requirements necessary when selecting candidates for a position. 4. Cognitive engineering involves breaking down the elements of a cognitive task and asking the question, “How are decisions made?” 5. An example of a secondary appraisal of stress is an employee who is promoted to a leadership position perceives the promotion as a much greater threat, believing the promotion would lead to excessive work demands rather than perceiving it as an opportunity to gain new skills and grow professionally.
What characteristic do preschoolers who are raised by permissive parents tend to exhibit?
A. anger and defiance B. overwhelmed by challenging tasks C. confidence D. socioemotional immaturity
In a situation such as the War of the Worlds broadcast, where the situation is highly ambiguous, once people begin to believe they know what is happening, they tend to
a. relax. b. reinterpret potentially disconfirming evidence in line with their definition of the situation. c. stop interacting with each other, as information is no longer needed. d. become motivated to achieve acceptance by others.