One of the reasons why children from Western, individualistic cultures tend to score low on altruism is that
a. parents discourage altruistic behavior.
b. altruism is not fostered in school.
c. these cultures emphasize competition and the individual.
d. altruism leads to underachievement.
C
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A. Wisdom is well intended and combines mind and virtue. B. Wisdom is difficult to attain and difficult to recognize. C. Wisdom does not involve special or superior judgment. D. Wisdom is valued more in Western mainstream cultures.
A variable interval schedule is best described as providing reinforcement after
a. a certain number of correct responses are made. b. any number of correct responses is made. c. varying spans of time. d. a set amount of time passes.
When you are in a good mood and subjected to a persuasive attempt, you are ____.?
a. ?more likely to be persuaded b. ?more likely to be persuaded if you are female c. ?less likely to be persuaded if you are male d. ?less likely to be persuaded
A surgical procedure in which the woman's abdomen and uterus are surgically opened and a fetus is removed is known as ____
a. cord blood sampling c. cesarean section b. amniocentesis d. ultrasound