If a politician highlights immigrants who commit crimes, but ignore similar crimes committed by natural-born citizens, the public may form an association between these variables (immigrant status and criminality) that doesn't exist in reality; in social psychology, this is called:
A. stereotype
B. illusory correlation
C. self-fulfilling prophecy
D. mortality salience
Ans: B. illusory correlation
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According to the evolutionary theory, mating preferences for men and women developed in response to differing __________ challenges
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Which of the following students provides the best information about theories of gender development?
a. Adam: "Children's gender-related behaviors are more important than their thoughts about gender.". b. Sarah: "Before the age of 5, children's thoughts about gender are more important than their gender-typed behavior. After 5, their behavior is more important than their thoughts. c. Mylene: "Children's gender schemas turn out to be more important than any of the other mechanisms for explaining gender development. d. Rick: "Children's thoughts and behavior related to gender are both important factors in explaining gender development.".
What did Erik Erikson call development that encompasses changes both in the understanding individuals have of themselves and in their comprehension of the meaning of others' behavior?
A. initiative-versus-guilt B. self-concept C. psychosocial development D. individualistic development
Why are clients given homework as part of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)?
A. To test the client on what they have learnt during the session B. To check that the client is engaged with the therapy C. To practice what they have learnt during the session within the outside world D. None of the above