Dr. Amos is a sociologist who studies criminal behavior. He conducts a study looking at the causes of criminal behavior in urban neighborhoods. His conclusion is that most people are motivated to steal because of drug addictions and low self-esteem. Dr. Amos has attributed shoplifting to an

Which of the following students has the most accurate summary of the "White-as normative" concept?

a. Sam: "The most effective research on ethnicity has been inspired by noticing how other ethnic groups differ from the White majority.". b. Cynthia: "When researchers acknowledge the ‘White-as-normative' concept, they appreciate that all other ethnic groups are similar to each other, but quite different from the White majority.". c. Scott: "The ‘White-as-normative' idea means that White is considered to be the standard in our culture to which other ethnic groups are compared.". d. Midori: "According to the ‘White-as-normative' concept, all other ethnic groups should try to maintain their own customs and beliefs.".

Psychologists are often unwilling to accept people's own self-reports when studying socially sensitive topics. Social psychologists have created _________________ that allow them to observe hypothesized correlates of prejudice without explicitly asking subjects to report their attitudes

a. implicit memory tests b. implicit attitude measures c. randomization d. explicit attitude measures

Helen ties a frilly blue bow around the neck of her husband's bulldog, Bruiser. When her husband sees Bruiser trying to take the bow off, he explains to his wife that Bruiser is embarrassed to be seen wearing "the frilly little bow.". Her husband's comment illustrates the

a. observer effect. b. anthropomorphic error. c. Barnum effect. d. animalistic relativity error.

To which personality trait has the concept of crystallized intelligence been most strongly associated?

A) Neuroticism B) Extraversion C) Conscientiousness D) Openness to experience