The tendency for people to adopt the behaviors and opinions of other group members is called __________

FIll in the blank with correct word.


Answer: conformity

Psychology

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a. the clinical trials process in drug testing should be dramatically reduced b. the clinical trials process will continue to take a substantial period of time c. the clinical trials process is only necessary for certain drugs d. none of these

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_____ is a proposed criteria set in the current DSM that involves cutting, burning, or otherwise intentionally hurting one’s own body without the intent to kill oneself.

A) Internet gaming disorder B) Attenuated psychosis syndrome C) Persistent complex bereavement D) Nonsuicidal self-injury

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According to information presented in your text, which of the following would be considered a more effective way to increase helping behavior?

a. Remind people of how good they will feel if they help others. b. Require people to help. c. Provide monetary rewards for helping. d. Provide models of prosocial behavior.

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Every time 5-year-old Peter picked up his toys, his mother gave him a penny. After some time, she stopped giving him pennies to pick up his toys. Over the next few weeks, Peter gradually stopped asking for pennies. Three months later, when Peter picked up his toys, he asked his mother for a penny. In the given scenario, Peter asking for a penny after a period of 3 months exemplifies

A. reinforcement. B. spontaneous recovery. C. latent learning. D. extinction.

Psychology