Franklin dislikes the Rush Limbaugh radio talk show. At a party, Franklin meets Jefferson, who lavishly praises the Rush Limbaugh show. Franklin takes an instant dislike to Jefferson
Which of the following psychological theories would best predict Franklin's response to Jefferson?
A) cognitive dissonance theory
B) balance theory
C) learning theory
D) reciprocity theory
Answer: B
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A. good grades in school B. a higher level of self-esteem than nonimmigrant children C. substantially lower socioeconomic status D. a high level of popularity among peers
Many children with ASD also have ____
a. intellectual disability and epilepsy b. superior intelligence c. schizophrenia d. intellectual disability and schizophrenia
Identification with the same sex parent leads to _______, according to Freud
a. gender-typing c. the Electra complex b. the latency stage d. the Oedipus complex
In research with two-month-old infants, you would probably find they prefer
a. a clown's face to a printed word. c. a red balloon to a green balloon. b. colored lines to a smiley face. d. criss-cross lines to a doll face.