In Asch's studies of conformity, participants

A) ?were ordered to deliver painful electric shocks to a stranger.
B) ?were the recipients of painful electric shocks delivered by an accomplice.
C) ?indicated which of three lines matched a standard line in length.
D) ?were ordered to give consistently wrong answers to simple questions.


C

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If we have run a t test with 35 observations and have found a t of 3.60, which is significant at the .05 level, we would write

a. t(35) = 3.60, p <.05. b. t(34) = 3.60, p >.05. c. t(34) = 3.60, p <.05. d. t(35) = 3.60, p <05.

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The research indicates that while the James-Lange theory seems incorrect, physiological changes may:

A. cause positive emotions B. cause emotions C. increase the intensity of emotions D. decrease the intensity of emotions

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Horace's therapist says, "Okay, Horace. In your dream, you saw a wall between you and your children. Talk to that wall, tell that wall how you feel about it." Horace is most likely seeing a ____ therapist

a. ?psychodynamic b. ?client-centered c. ?behavioral d. ?Gestalt

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Simone has been diagnosed with elective mutism – she chooses not to speak at all. Simone’s behavior may be considered abnormal according to which criteria?

a. ?personal distress b. ?not typical or culturally expected c. ?unconscious thought d. ?distorted perception

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