When examining differences in mathematical ability between Asian American and European American students, Chinese and Japanese students attribute their success to hard work, whereas European American students attribute their success to
a. hard work. c. natural ability.
b. excellent teachers. d. good luck.
C
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a. predicts first year GPA in law school. b. is very unstructured. c. is based on performance rather than verbal skills. d. is not timed.
After September 11, 2001, Frederickson and colleagues (2003) contacted students who had previously taken part in a study on stress and coping. She found that the most resilient of the students were the ones who felt
a. interest in unfolding world events. b. scorn for the attackers of September 11th. c. fearful. d. angry.
________ are all characteristics associated with individuals who are at risk for carrying out violence in schools
A) High tolerance for frustration, good coping skills, and increased resiliency B) Low tolerance for frustration, poor coping skills, and alienation C) Low tolerance for frustration, poor coping skills, and increased resiliency D) High tolerance for frustration, poor coping skills, and alienation
A congressperson asks you, as an expert on psychological disorders, how she might reduce the prevalence of schizophrenia among people in her district. You advise her that the best option would be to allocate resources toward
a. removing excess sugar and unneeded additives from food, especially from the school lunches of young people. b. reducing the rates of childhood poverty and making poor peoples' environments less stressful. c. encouraging young children to play games that develop and strengthen their theory of mind. d. encouraging accurate diagnosis and proper medication, if needed, for kids with ADHD.