A student who believes in her ability to approach a new situation and "get the job done" demonstrates

a. inertia.
b. competence. c. responsibility. d. egocentrism.


b

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Among young children, very active and disruptive boys are usually

A) the most popular. B) the most disliked. C) the first to gender segregate. D) the least criticized.

Psychology

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank

A. Attitude B. Non-attitude C. Opinion D. Time use research E. Prosocial behavior F. Prejudice G. Social distance H. Values and beliefs I. Altruism J. Institutional racism K. Status construction theory L. Theory of group position M. In-groups N. Out-groups O. Subtle sexism P. Unconscious racism ____ Theory that prejudicial attitudes reflect a group's position in society. ____ Includes any behavior that benefits another person. ____ The study of what people do on a day-to-day basis. ____ Unequal treatment of women that goes unnoticed. ____ Ways that people may be biased against a racial group without even being aware of it. ____ Refers to the motivation to help another person. ____ Groups with whom we identify. ____ A positive or negative evaluation of an object, a person or group, or an idea. ____ When we do not care either way about something. ____ The cognitive or "thinking" aspect of an attitude. ____ Groups with which we do not identify. ____ An attitude of dislike or active hostility toward a particular group in society. ____ Form of unconscious racism in which minority groups lack the same access to services or opportunities afforded other group members in an organization. ____ How close we feel to other people. ____ Group processes theory that posits that individuals develop status value in face-to-face interactions with other people. ____ Strongly held, relatively stable sets of attitudes.

Psychology

According to albert bandura, each of the following is a characteristic of an effective model EXCEPT

a. Perceived as competent b. Warm and friendly c. Have demographic characteristics that are unlike the observer's d. Perceived as having a high status

Psychology

Research suggests that gender stereotypes may __________ from adolescence to emerging adulthood.

A. intensify B. decrease C. disappear completely D. emerge

Psychology