While stuck in a traffic jam, Yani notices a frustrated driver frequently honking his horn. Yani thinks to himself, “That driver is a real jerk!” This is an example of a __________ attribution.
a) dis positional
b) self-serving
c) prejudiced
d) situational
a) dis positional
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_____ is a social axiom dimension that represents an outward-oriented, simplistic grappling with external forces that are construed to include fate and a supreme being
a) Dynamic externality b) Affective autonomy c) Societal cynicism d) Intellectual autonomy
Men who are high in homophobia tend to exhibit more genital arousal than men who are low in homophobia when watching films of men having sex with one another
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Regarding obedience, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. When directions come from an authority, people rationalize that they are not personally responsible for their actions. b. Instances of "sanctioned massacres" have been carried out by obedient soldiers of Nazi Germany, of Iraq, and in several countries in Africa. c. Truly inhumane acts do not result from "just following orders," but occur due to character flaws and heartless psychopathic behavior. d. In order to keep their jobs, many people obey orders to do things that they know are dishonest, unethical, or harmful.
One of the factors associated with compliance is authority. This is because we ________
A) want to be correct, and one way to do so is to emulate the behaviors of others whom we see as similar to ourselves in some way B) are more willing to comply with requests that result in behaviors we see as consistent with positions we have made a commitment to C) are more willing to comply with requests from those who hold or appear to hold legitimate authority over us D) are more willing to comply with requests that call attention to scarcity than to those that do not E) are more willing to comply with requests from friends or from those we like than with requests from strangers or people we dislike