Chapter 2 discusses gender stereotypes in the media. In general, the research shows that
a. the media actually have only limited effects on our attitudes about other people.
b. exposure to gender-stereotyped advertisements can increase our recognition and recall for other stereotyped information
c. women are much more likely than men to be influenced by stereotypes in the media.
d. media stereotypes have a major effect on children's thinking, but very little effect on adults' thinking.
B
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Critics of repression as a mechanism of forgetting argue that:
a. an individual can be forced into forgetting. b. physical symptoms may be linked to forgetting. c. people pick and choose what they want to remember. d. in real life, the problem is usually that people cannot forget traumatic experiences.
In a ___ design, several different age groups of participants are studied at one time.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Alana's teacher informs her mother that Alana has lied about doing her homework. When Alana comes home from school, her mother spanks her so that she never lies again. Alana's mother's reaction to her misdeed is termed
A. relational aggression. B. corporal punishment. C. negative reinforcement. D. disciplinary action.
In educational circles, this term refers to the fact that schools are responsible for student learning.
a. dependability b. specificity c. accountability d. reliability