When participants in a research study are presented with a string of letters that they have to decide is a real word or not, they are doing a(n) ____
a. minimal group effect
b. lexical decision task
c. stereotype threat
d. self-defeating prophecy
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Many of our actions are based on hidden, or unconscious, thoughts, needs, and emotions, according to the __________ theorists
a. trait b. social learning c. humanistic d. psychodynamic
_________ social motives direct us toward seeking positive social rewards, whereas _________ social motives drive us to behaviors in order to move away from negative social consequences
a) Extrinsic; intrinsic b) Approach; avoidance c) Primary; secondary d) Drive-reduction; incentive
Which of the following is true about preschoolers who are fluent in more than one language?
a) They have more difficulty communicating because they mix up words. b) They talk less because they have to choose which language to speak in. c) They have better development of executive control skills for language. d) They have better memory for word tasks.