Suppose you're driving home from watching a scary movie about a hitchhiker who was a murderer when you see someone talking loudly with a friend. Because you saw the movie, you assume that you are witnessing an argument that will probably end in a fight
What is the best explanation for this phenomenon?
a. priming
b. base rate information
c. belief perseverance
d. controlled thinking
Answer: A
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a. empty chair technique b. systematic desensitization c. modeling d. gradual exposure e. aversive conditioning
While at the grocery store, Jeremy begins to throw a fit because he wants a candy bar. His mom gives him the candy bar so that he will stop screaming. Jeremy's mom experienced __________ conditioning.
A. classical B. higher-order C. avoidance D. escape
Which paradigm of law highlights the inequity of a capitalist system?
A. Consensus paradigm B. Pluralism C. Conflict paradigm D. Utilitarian paradigm
If Milgram had placed the "learners" in the same room as the "teachers" in his famous experiment, what may have prevented participants from participating in destructive obedience?
A. Psychological distance B. Conformity C. Concern for others D. Slippery slope