Sierra is constantly worried that everyone whom she comes
in contact with is full of germs, so she is constantly rushing off to wash her hands. Sierra suffers from which psychological disorder?
A) Clinical depression
B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
C) Social anxiety disorder
D) Schizophrenia
Answer: B
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According to the text, which is the major area of concern regarding the questionable objectivity of jurors?
a. the inability of jurors to set aside biases, attitudes, and values when reaching a verdict b. the degree to which females on juries bias male jurors toward the prosecution's side c. the ability of jurors to reach consensus d. the tendency of jurors to remain objective throughout a trial
Cole is a high-school junior. He is openly gay. Deep down, he has internalized the stereotype that gay men are not athletic
The resulting anxiety sometimes impairs Cole's performance on the school's hockey team even though he is actually a fairly good athlete. Cole's example illustrates: a) stereotype suppression. b) stereotype threat. c) the fundamental attribution error. d) cognitive dissonance.
Which of the following statements about cultural influences on self-esteem is true?
A) In academic self-judgments, boys have higher language arts self-esteem than girls. B) Boys exceed girls in self-esteem dimensions of close friendship and social acceptance. C) Boys' overall self-worth is much higher than girls'. D) Asian children score lower in self-esteem than U.S. children.
Which of the following statements about self-conscious emotions in middle childhood is true?
A) Children feel guilty only if an adult or peer is present to witness their transgressions. B) Children feel guilty for any mishap, including those that are accidental. C) Pride motivates children to take on further challenges, whereas guilt prompts them to strive for self-improvement. D) Children rarely feel guilty for cheating or lying unless they are caught or punished for their behavior.