Research by Gaertner and Dovidio (1977) showed that when white individuals are in an ambiguous situation, where another person may or may not need help,
A. they respond slower when the other person is black.
B. they respond slower when the other person is white.
C. they respond at the same rate, no matter the race of the other person.
D. they will not respond when the person is black.
A
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a. MAO inhibitors. b. antipsychotics. c. tricyclics. d. SSRIs.
The research estimate of the frequency of dramatic personality disorders in the general population is
a. about 10%. b. inconclusive at this time. c. 20.5%. d. 5.5%.
During the Middle Ages, children were expected to reach the "age of reason" at age 7
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to your textbook, there are several different human motivations that explain why people are often so easily influenced. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
a) accuracy b) relationship maintenance c) favorable self-concept d) obedience and compliance