A person is not certain whether his actions have an impact on what happens to him or whether fate is responsible for his fortunes in life. Psychologists would say that his questions relate to the internal-external dimension of
a. world view.
b. personal perspective.
c. attributions
d. individualized sensitivity rating.
Answer: c. attributions
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A. the dependent variable B. the independent variable C. a correlational variable D. a confounding variable
Some researchers are planning to go around the world and put participants in a version of the Asch study in which they are asked to make judgments about the lengths of lines. Cross-cultural research suggests that the least amount of conformity should be observed in cultures
a. characterized by financial independence and prosperity. b. where the majority of the people in positions of power are men. c. where the people live a simple life, as in an isolated farming community. d. with very little cultural diversity.
Academic success among Indo-Chinese children is primarily due to:
A. genetic differences B. low rates of poverty among Indo-Chinese refugees C. high percentages of Indo-Chinese adults with college degrees D. cultural and personal values taught by the family
Bobby's Mom asks him to clean up his room, but he complains that he is too tired and continues to lie on his bed reading comic books. Bobby's Mom then physically guides him through the activity of picking up his clothes from the floor and placing them in the hamper, until Bobby starts to pick up the clothes on his own. Which punishment procedure is Bobby's Mom using?
a. contingent exercise b. guided compliance c. restitution d. positive practice