It is 1951, and you are required to participate in
. a perception experiment. You join seven others seated in a room. You are shown a 10-inch test line and must choose the line that matches it in length from a choice of three lines. The experimenter, Solomon Asch, is studying ________.
a) bystander apathy
b) social loafing
c) groupthink
d) conformity
D
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a. highly acceptable. b. easily administered. c. not painful. d. minimally reactive.
A married couple with hectic jobs regularly schedule their sexual activity to make sure that they have sex several times a week. This couple probably schedule their sexual activity for which reason?
A) as a means of conflict resolution B) to maintain their emotional connection C) to experience physical pleasure D) to alleviate insecurity
Is systematic desensitization effective for treating phobias?
What will be an ideal response?
Michael was born with cataracts in both eyes. What can you tell his parents about the possibility of recovery as it relates to sensitive periods in brain development?
A) Michael should not have corrective surgery until adulthood, as earlier surgery may permanently damage his eyes. B) The longer cataract surgery is postponed beyond infancy, the less complete the recovery in visual skills. C) Corrective surgery should be postponed until early childhood so that Michael can fully recover his visual skills. D) There is only a slight chance that corrective surgery can repair Michael’s severe impairment.