Charlie contributes money to every charity program in his community even if he does not have ample resources. He fears that otherwise he may be labeled a miser. In reality, most members of his community do not notice whether Charlie contributes or not. Which of the following psychological effects is exemplified in this scenario?
A. the observer effect
B. the spotlight effect
C. the false consensus effect
D. the halo effect
Answer: B
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a. conscious prejudice. b. unconscious prejudice. c. strong belief in the principle of merit. d. strong belief in the principle of equality.
The third prenatal stage is:
a. germinal. c. fetal. b. embryonic. d. zygotic.
Relational aggression
a. is more common in girls than in boys. b. is more common in boys than in girls. c. is equally common in boys and girls. d. is more common in boys at a younger age but in girls at an older age.
Why is it important to take income level or socioeconomic status into account when comparing differences in rates of particular disorders across ethnic groups?
a. Ethnic minority groups tend to be disproportionally represented among lower socioeconomic status levels, and people with household incomes below the poverty line stand an increased risk of developing various psychological disorders. b. Ethnic minority groups tend to have higher socioeconomic levels that are associated with higher risk of developing psychological disorders. c. Only people from certain ethnic groups with a high level of socioeconomic status develop certain disorders, such as depression and anxiety. d. Schizophrenia occurs only among certain ethnic groups who tend to have household incomes near the poverty line.