What is the preference for hierarchies and a clear understanding of one's place within hierarchies?

A. social dominance orientation
B. interactionist perspective
C. realistic conflict theory
D. scapegoat theory


Answer: A

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According to the principles of ____ people are relatively likely to repeat behaviors that have been rewarded and relatively unlikely to repeat behaviors that have been punished

a. classical conditioning b. operant conditioning c. vicarious learning d. effort justification

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Which of the following maladaptive thought patterns is the best example of overgeneralization?

A. "She hates me." B. "I have many problems." C. "Every time I try something new, I fail." D. "Sure I got an A in physics, but I barely passed English."

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A useful way to address the "problem" that personalities tend to change to some degree over time is

A) not to measure personality until adulthood, when personality is more "set." B) not to measure personality at all. C) to look for consistent patterns of response which indicate underlying personality stability. D) to measure personality only once per person. E) to assume that any change represents error of measurement.

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A fertilized human egg cannot grow into a crocodile, duck, or fish specifically because of

A. genetic code. B. social influence. C. environmental influence. D. adaptive behavior.

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