In the context of social psychology, the acronym WEIRD stands for
A) Willful, Egocentric, Immature, Rigid, and Depressed
B) Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic
C) Witness, Engage, Interact, React, and Depart
D) Willpower, Ego, Id, Repression, and Denial
Answer: B
Rationale: WEIRD is an acronym for "Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic."
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