Sometimes so-called "self-serving attributions" in the face of a setback only look self-serving to others. This is because actors
a. possess more information about past successes.
b. are motivated to appear modest.
c. locate the cause of an incident where it does them the most good.
d. tend to be less biased than observers.
Answer: A
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A) classical conditioning. B) sensitization. C) operant conditioning. D) habituation.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
This part of the brain stem is responsible for initiating REM sleep
A. Interbrain B. Cerebellum C. Pons D. Reticular formation E. Thalamus
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A) gain weight because of the mechanism of adaptive thermogenesis. B) are less likely to indulge in binge eating. C) have a low fat-to-muscle ratio. D) metabolize food more slowly than those who are not obese.