In a 1978 study conducted by Synder and Swan, participants were told they would interview either an introvert or an extrovert in order to get to know them better
They were asked to select questions from an existing list. Synder and Swan found that participants tended to select questions that supported their preconceived notion of the target's personality. This strategy of asking questions that supported their beliefs is known as _________.
a. negative hypothesis testing
b. self-fulfilling prophecy
c. confirmatory hypothesis testing
d. affirmative hypothesis testing
Answer: C
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Which of the following is a diagnostic feature of conversion disorder?
A. The symptoms are restricted to complaints of pain or problems in sexual functioning. B. The bodily symptoms match the medical conditions they suggest. C. The loss of physical functioning suggests the presence of a physical disorder. D. The symptoms involve involuntary motor movements and autonomic nervous system functions.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ron feels that the new boss is being overly controlling and micromanaging the office projects. After work, he talks with a fellow employee about the new boss's management style. Ron has engaged in
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