The human mind appears to be innately programmed to think about people as individuals, rather than to engage in social categorization (by clumping people into social groups)
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
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A researcher introduces a new mathematics program in one school district and uses a neighboring district as a no-treatment control group. Before the program begins, the students in both districts are given a standardized mathematics test. After the program is in place for six months, the students are tested again and the researcher compares the before and after scores for the two groups. This
research study is classified as ____. a. correlational b. experimental c. quasi-experimental d. nonexperimental
Which of the following is a strength of the clinical interview?
A) It is accurate with respect to the participants' thoughts and experiences. B) It can provide a large amount of information in a fairly brief period. C) It permits comparisons of participants' responses. D) It is not subject to observer influence or observer bias.
Sixteen-year-old Edward is sexually active, but doesn't practice safe sex. He thinks becoming infected with AIDS is something that would happen to other people, but not to him. Which of the following concepts best explains Edward's belief?
a. hypothetical reasoning c. the imaginary audience b. the personal fable d. the illusion of invulnerability
Free samples often encourage people to buy more of an item. This works because of which of the following?
A. foot-in-the-door B. lowball technique C. reciprocity norm D. door-in-the-face