Insko and his colleagues call the level of conflict displayed during intergroup conflict the “discontinuity effect” because
a. such conflicts disrupt relationships so substantially.
b. the abrupt increases and decreases in conflict are not continuous.
c. groups are markedly more competitive than individuals.
d. such conflicts spiral upward so rapidly.
c. groups are markedly more competitive than individuals.
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a. U.S. citizens asked to respond in English b. Japanese citizens asked to respond in English c. U.S. citizens, regardless of language d. Japanese citizens, regardless of language
The Moro reflex occurs when the
a. baby is rooting or nursing. b. bottom of a baby's foot is stroked. c. baby is startled. d. baby is held under his or her arms as if standing.
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a. ?somatostatin b. ?adrenocorticotropic hormone c. ?testosterone d. ?oxytocin