Having a general feeling that things will be okay and problems will eventually work out is known as

a. internal control
b. optimism
c. learned helplessness
d. hardiness


B

Psychology

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b. Negotiation outcomes were much better when people received training in cross-cultural perspective-taking. c. Only those from collectivist cultures could be taught to enhance their awareness of others' cultural values andviewpoints. d. Negotiation outcomes were much poorer when people received training in cross-cultural perspective-taking.

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Relative to neurons using other neurochemicals, serotonergic neurons

A. are quite numerous. B. are surprisingly few in number. C. project to very limited parts of the brain. D. do not have different receptor subtypes.

Psychology

_________ is a voluntary change in belief or behavior with the intent to follow a perceived social norm

a. Uniformity b. Homogeny c. Standardization d. Conformity

Psychology

In the United States what percentage of 18- to 19-year-olds own a cell phone?

a. 93% b. 83% c. 73% d. 63%

Psychology