A television is an example of a cultural tool that shapes children’s thinking.
a. true
b. false
a. true
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Suppose that Frank has relatively low self-esteem, but that his friend Omar has relatively high self-esteem. And suppose that the two friends are approached by a local political group, which attempts to educate them about its causes and persuade them to sign several petitions. Given the research on self-esteem and persuasion, what can we expect?
a. Frank will be more open to talking with the group, and more inclined to sign on with them. b. Omar will be more open to talking with the group, and more inclined to sign on with them. c. Frank will be more open to talking with the group, but Omar should be more inclined to sign on with them. d. Omar will be more open to talking with the group, but Frank should be more inclined to sign on with them.
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The primary goal of Phil Zimbardo's 1972 Stanford Prison Experiment was to:*
a. evaluate what individual characteristics would make the best prison guards. b. determine if specific personality types contributed to more prison riots. c. determine the psychological influence of prison life on inmates and guards. d. evaluate the effects of gender on prison behavior.