In order to gauge whether he had studied long enough for his psychology exam, Markus texted two of his classmates to ask them how long they had spent reviewing material. Markus is engaging in
a. impression management.
b. self-handicapping.
c. a self-protective behavior.
d. social comparison.
Answer: D
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a. Procedural; distributive b. Equity; equality c. Distributive; procedural d. Mediational; equity e. Distributive; integrative
As a scientist, you try not to speculate or draw conclusions when you do not have evidence. This approach is consistent with your use of
a. common sense. c. good economic decisions. b. personal experience. d. the scientific method.
What did cognitive psychologists like Noam Chomsky and Jean Piaget have to say about the relationship between cognitive psychology and behaviorism?
a. The relationship between cognition and behavior has not been demonstrated, which is why both areas of study need to be undertaken independently. b. It is necessary to understand cognition before we can understand behavior. c. It is necessary to understand behavior before we can understand cognition. d. Only when an individual is free of unconscious conflicts is it truly possible to see the relationship between their cognitive processes and their overt behaviors.
If people are told that turkeys are susceptible to disease A, they aren't really that likely to believe that all birds are susceptible to disease A
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