Judy tells you that she failed her last math exam because she had to work late the night before the exam and she didn't get a chance to study. However, she is convinced the reason her roommate failed the same math exam is because her roommate is not good at math. Judy's attributions for the math exam failures are consistent with:

a. a self-serving bias
b. deindividuation
c. the actor-observer effect
d. fundamental stereotyping


C

Psychology

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A) the brain can override any physical illness and thus cause the body to heal itself. B) biological changes always underlie psychological disorders. C) cognitive powers cannot affect physiology without an underlying biological cause. D) the mind can produce physical illness.

Psychology

You assume that Franklin is intrinsically motivated to write a course paper because

a. it will increase his chances of making the Dean's List. b. it is a requirement to pass the course. c. he wants his professor to write him a letter of recommendation. d. Franklin seems to savor immersing himself in writing.

Psychology

Pedro is eight years old and is in elementary school. According to Erikson's theory, the major conflict for Pedro is

a. autonomy versus shame and doubt. b. initiative versus guilt. c. industry versus inferiority. d. identity versus role confusion.

Psychology

Since the infant's lungs have only one-tenth as many air sacs as the lungs of adults, newborns are susceptible to ________ problems.

A. circulatory B. neurological C. gastrointestinal D. respiratory

Psychology