In attribution theory, an important contribution by Harold Kelley was his observation that the causal attributions people make are
a. usually made using three dimensions of information.
b. usually accurate.
c. based solely on the facts of the situation.
d. attempts to reduce cognitive dissonance.
Answer: a. usually made using three dimensions of information.
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a) intercultural communication situations use the theory of uncertainty reduction more effectively than do intracultural situations b) code frame switching in intercultural encounters lack the usual ambiguity that is seen in communication c) people's behaviors usually do not conform to our expectations during intercultural encounters d) of the absence of cultural differences in the use of nonverbal channels
If people are motivated to process a persuasive message, then ____
a. they inevitably will do so b. they will if they are able to do so c. they may pay less attention because they feel knowledgeable already d. they will be less persuaded by strong messages
Longitudinal follow-up studies of the Better Beginnings, Better Futures Project of Ontario, Canada, revealed a/an ________ participating children.
A. reduction in the academic performance of B. increase in adolescent delinquency among C. improved sense of community connection among parents of D. improvement in financial well-being among parents of
Video Activity 11.2: Transition to Middle SchoolClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 338, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:How did Sophie and Andrew's transition to middle school compare to Richard and Cori's experiences?
A. Richard and Cori reported a more positive transition experience than Sophie and Andrew. B. All four adolescents viewed the transition as traumatic and difficult for the first few months. C. Compared to Richard and Cori, Sophie and Andrew reported very positive experiences with the transition. D. All four adolescents experienced significant declines in their grades, but they felt like they fit in with other students who were transitioning at the same time.