Normative influence is defined as conformity to gain
a. self-esteem
b. control
c. social approval
d. all of the above
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
Recent research on the actor-observer effect suggests that
a. the tendency to make this error has a genetic component. b. males are more likely than females to make this error. c. with globalization, cross-cultural differences in the effect have disappeared. d. it may be weaker than originally suspected and limited to certain situations. e. it is difficult to demonstrate in an experimental setting.
Jerome has a large circle of acquaintances, but no close friends. Mary, his wife, has a few very close friends. Everything else being equal, if Jerome and Mary experience marital difficulties, who would have less trouble dealing with the stressful situation?
A. Jerome would, because he has many people to tell his troubles to. B. Mary would, because the social support of close friends aids in coping with stressful situations. C. It is impossible to tell, because friends do not affect one's ability to cope with stress. D. They should experience about the same level of stress, because friends of any degree of intimacy provide social support.
The differing patterns of impairment associated with Alzheimer's disease dementia and HIV-caused major neurocognitive disorder are primarily attributable to a. the different areas of the brain affected
b. the immune response to the virus in HIV patients. c. psychosocial differences in the lives of the typical patients with each disorder. d. unexplained causes.