Social identity theory suggests that we will ________ others who perform more poorly than we do on an important task, when our group identity is salient

A) move closer to out-group
B) move closer to ingroup
C) remain neutral to the ingroup and the out-group
D) distance ourselves from out-group
E) distance ourselves from ingroup


Answer: E

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a. unhealthy eating habits are learned and can be unlearned. b. aggression results when people are blocked from pursuing their goals. c. depression is related to changes in brain chemistry. d. depression is linked to social stresses like poverty. e. aggression is related to unconscious impulses.

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Which question below relates most directly to the goal of controlling behavior?

a. Do men and women differ in intellectual abilities? b. How can child abuse be prevented? c. Why does a blow to the head cause memory loss? d. Does depth perception occur when an individual has only one eye?

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A) Describe how nicotine affects the brain and the body of the smoker. b) List 5 symptoms of withdrawal from nicotine. c) Discuss three health problems associated with smoking

What will be an ideal response?

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Of the 125 proven false confession cases compiled by Drizin and Leo (2004), what percentage involved juveniles?

A. 5% B. 12% C. 21% D. 33%

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