In cognitive-dissonance theory, _____ is the tendency when people seek explanations for their behavior to themselves in such a way that unpleasant undertakings seem worth it
A) situational attribution
B) attitude-discrepant behavior
C) selective exposure
D) effort justification
D
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In a mixed-methods design, all the subjects provide more than one score.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
In a study that is mentioned in the textbook, scuba divers learned lists of words while they were either on a beach or under water. When tested for retention of those words, the divers did better recalling the words learned if they did so while they were
a. under water. b. on the beach. c. under water, when the words had been learned under water. d. under water, even when the words had been learned on the beach.
When it comes to face processing, what type of information produces activity in the medial temporal lobe?
A. faces of animals B. discrimination between familiar and unfamiliar faces C. human faces D. face-like images
Parents tend to encourage all of these behaviors in boys EXCEPT:
A. attempts to take toys from other children. B. independent play. C. demands for attention. D. providing assistance.