The "hand purse" gesture means "good" or "slow down" in some cultures. In American culture, it doesn't have a clear meaning; therefore, it is a(n)
a. display rule.
b. decoded display.
c. encoded display.
d. emblem.
Answer: D
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Which of the following is the best evidence that individuals form mental representations of outcomes?
a. Monkeys will reject lettuce after being reinforced with bananas. b. Rats were able to learn to press different levers depending on what behavior they had just completed. c. After extended training, subjects will respond even for foods that have been paired with illness. d. It is very difficult to teach pigeons to peck a key to avoid shock.
In experimental research, the treatment groups typically
A) are levels of the dependent variable. B) are levels of the independent variable. C) reflect the values of the researcher. D) are control variables.
Jessie has a nagging backache after a day spent raking leaves. This nagging pain
a. involves the body's reminding system for pain. b. is carried by small nerve fibers. c. may cause agony long after this injury has healed. d. involves all of these characteristics.
Diffusion of responsibility is one explanation for
a. reactance b. the bystander effect c. negative state relief d. evaluation apprehension