Describe the research findings of Peng and Nisbett (1999) on dialectical thought in college students
What will be an ideal response?
They compared Chinese and American college students and found that Chinese students were more likely than American to prefer dialectal proverbs containing contradictions. The Chinese students were also more likely to prefer dialectical arguments, involving argument and counterargument, over arguments that used classical Western logic.
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According to the social constructionist approach to sexual orientation,
a. there seem to be biologically based, hormonal differences between lesbian and heterosexual women. b. most women develop a fairly rigid sexual orientation during childhood, and this orientation remains stable throughout their lives. c. the principles of learning theory—especially punishment and rewards—explain whether women become heterosexual or lesbian. d. most North American women initially think of themselves as being heterosexual, but some review their experiences and decide that they are lesbian or bisexual.
Researchers have consistently found that orally dependent people:
a. are more interpersonally sensitive and likely to ask for help from others when they have problems b. are not very sensitive interpersonally c. do not seek emotional support in times of personal crisis d. are always competitive, even with friends
One year, in an effort to make the fall season more fun, a town offers free Halloween masks to everyone under the age of 18. That Halloween, there are significantly more minor crimes committed, including vandalism and graffiti. This is most likely the result of unintentional
A. group polarization. B. social loafing. C. deindividuation. D. social facilitation.
Which of the following is an example of an intrinsically motivated behavior?
a. reading a mystery book by your favorite author b. working to earn a paycheck c. bringing your mother flowers on her birthday because it is expected d. exercising so you can fit into a new swimsuit