One way in which stereotypes can distort reality is that they ________
a. exaggerate differences between groups.
b. exaggerate differences within stereotyped groups.
c. increase awareness of evidence that contradicts stereotypes.
d. make it seem like groups are different, when in reality, most groups are exactly the same.
Answer: a
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a. covert. b. imaginal. c. depressive. d. physiological.
According to Rogers, subception allows us to
A. avoid awareness of threatening information. B. move toward self actualization. C. bring our real and ideal selves closer together. D. come to see ourselves as we really are.
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A. coordination of secondary circular reactions of the sensorimotor stage B. simple reflexes of the sensorimotor stage C. mental representations of the beginning of thought D. first habits and primary circular reactions of the sensorimotor stage
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A. acquired B. lifelong C. situational D. undifferentiated