The relatively stable tendencies of individuals are called __________
a. traits
b. dispositions
c. behaviors
d. cognitions
Answer: A: traits
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Twila, a low-achieving math student, was given lessons on improving study skills and memory strategies. Riley, also a low-achieving math student, was given lessons focused on achieving a growth mindset. Applying the results of a study by Blackwell et al. (2007), we can expect that compared to Twila, Riley will show __________.
A. declining math grades from sixth to seventh grades B. declines in math grades, but not as much as students given lessons on study skills C. increases in math grades D. increases in math grades, but not as much as Twila will show
Professor shankar believes that her students most important personal characteristics are those that distinguish them as uniquely different from most other people. Her attitude best illustrates one of the consequences of.
A. individualism. B. the false consensus effect. C. the spotlight effect. D. collectivism.
The objects of animistic thinking would most likely be
a. any inanimate objects. b. the child's absent playmates. c. living animals, especially mammals. d. living plants, especially large ones.
Which of these scenarios provides the best evidence for a genetic link to a trait?
a. Fraternal twins raised apart. c. Identical twins raised apart. b. Fraternal twins raised together. d. Identical twins raised together.