When answering questions on a personality question, Francisco thinks about the other men he knows and compares himself to them. What is this called?

a. reference-group effect
b. perception of national character
c. mutual constitution
d. power distance


Answer: A: reference-group effect

Psychology

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a. obsessions seen in obsessive-compulsive disorder b. fear seen in generalized anxiety disorder c. compulsions seen in obsessive-compulsive disorder d. avoidance seen in social phobias

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. making employment decisions for all jobs in the United States. b. making employment decisions except for certain categories of jobs. c. testing current employees to see if they have ever stolen from the company. d. testing current employees randomly in order to catch thieves.

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25% || 50% || 75% || 99% || || ||

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