Which term refers to the tendency for your expectations to influence events such that they confirm your expectations?
a. Pluralistic ignorance
b. Self-fulfilling prophecy
c. Primacy effect
d. Fundamental attribution error
b
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a. shrinkage b. lateral cycling c. product misuse d. unbranded creativity
Which of the following supports the evolutionary theory of gender role development?
a) Men are more interested in sexual fidelity and women in emotional fidelity. b) Equality of economic status for women reduces the differences in mate selection criteria. c) The higher a woman's economic status, the more likely she is to marry. d) In today's world, men are more interested than ever in a woman's earning potential.
Genetic counselors are trained to use a variety of data to help people deal with issues related to inherited disorders, including the age of the mother and the father
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Denzel is nine years old. He has to present his school project to the entire fourth grade. He complains to his parents that he does not want to participate. His parents feel he does not want to be embarrassed. Denzel has a diagnosis of:
a) separation anxiety disorder b) generalized anxiety disorder c) specific phobia d) social phobia