Initial research found that groups were more likely to make high-risk decisions. Follow-up research found that a better picture of this process was ______.
A. polarization
B. groupthink
C. pluralistic ignorance
D. wisdom of crowds
Answer: A
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Firecrackers exploded behind Kim. To explain Kim's fear, the Cannon-Bard theory would suggest:
a. the firecrackers made Kim feel afraid, and being afraid makes her heart beat rapidly b. the firecrackers made Kim feel afraid and made her heart beat rapidly c. Kim felt afraid because she appraised the situation as dangerous d. Kim was afraid because her heart was beating rapidly
A reinforcer is a consequence that will _____ a behavior, while a punisher is a consequence that may _____ a behavior
a) motivate; stimulate b) weaken; strengthen c) inhibit; motivate d) increase; decrease
When people argue against their own self-interest, it increases
a. their self-esteem b. their expertise c. their trustworthiness d. their likeability
The addition of a __________ stimulus produces a positive reinforcement, whereas removing a __________ stimulus produces a negative reinforcement
a. primary; secondary b. conditioned; unconditioned c. pleasurable; undesirable d. classical; operant