___ are a socially shared set of cognitive generalizations (e.g., beliefs and expectations) about the qualities and characteristics of the typical member of a group or social category.
a. Categorizations
b. Stereotypes
c. Meta-contrasts
d. Social identifications
e. Heuristics
b. Stereotypes
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William James argued that, by the age of 30, personality was:
A) stable and unchanging. B) more conscientious and extraverted than in childhood. C) better able to be modified by social norms. D) more variable than it was in childhood.
Americans spend millions of dollars a year on self-help books, and at least _____ percent of therapists recommend them to their clients
A) 70 B) 75 C) 80 D) 85
Roland is a police officer in pursuit of a fleeing rape suspect. The chase is on foot, and Roland is a much faster runner than his partner. He catches the suspect out of sight of his partner. When his partner, Ted, arrives on the scene, he observes Roland striking the suspect, despite the fact that the suspect is already in handcuffs. When the case comes to trial, Ted maintains his story on the witness stand. This is known informally as:
A. a blue screen. B. discretion under oath. C. "dilemma of duty." D. "testilying."
Which of these is held up in the text as a standard for you to compare yourself
(a) Michael Jordan for athletics (b) Einstein for intelligence (c) Mother Theresa for generosity (d) Abraham Lincoln for eloquence (e) none of the above