Which of the following is a criticism of the social cognitive approach to personality?
A. It ignores the role biology plays in personality.
B. It overestimates the influence early family experiences have on personality.
C. It overemphasizes the enduring qualities of personality.
D. It ignores the importance of situational factors in personality and behavior.
Answer: A
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a. little empirical support. b. too much emphasis on biological processes. c. little behavioral support. d. labels behavior rather than explains it.
The main point of the Donders' reaction time experiments was to
a. show that reaction times can be measured accurately. b. measure the amount of time it takes to make a decision. c. determine differences in the way people react to stimuli. d. show that our cognitions are often based on unconscious inferences.
It has been suggested that the catatonic patient's immobility
A) is a consequence of the patient's inability to ignore irrelevant stimuli. B) reflects a lack of willingness to comply with therapist demands. C) results from the dopamine dysfunction known to underlie this disorder. D) provides the patient with the calm and relaxed atmosphere they need in order to get well.
In which culture does the large majority of population agree that women who commit adultery should be stoned to death?
A) ?Pakistan B) ?Western Australia's Arnhem Land C) ?Tanzania D) ?Marquesas Islands