Sarah explains to her friend that she had sex with her boyfriend without using contraception because she "knew" that she would not get pregnant because pregnancy didn't fit into her life plan
This disregard for the possibility that a bad outcome could occur is most consistent with the idea expressed as:
a. identity diffusion
b. moratorium
c. the personal fable
d. social referencing
c
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Which is an example of discontinuous change?
A. A middle-aged adult losing muscle and strength B. An adolescent experiencing puberty C. A small child expanding her vocabulary D. A young adult learning a new trade
As part of a research study, Margaret wants to determine if religious environments will influence the consumption of alcohol among freshmen. She has several hundred freshmen complete her survey. Once the data have been collected, she analyzes the scores. Which of the following is the independent variable?
A. Consumption of alcohol
B. Religious environments
C. College freshmen
D. Surveys
High _____ expectations are accompanied by relatively lower levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline in the bloodstream
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Cat feels angry when she sees a group of Jews leaving their synagogue. This is an example of ______.
A. stereotype B. prejudice C. discrimination D. adaptive response