Many people from diverse backgrounds may fear being discriminated against so strongly that they display behaviors that tend to confirm the beliefs of those who would discriminate against them. Which one of the following concepts refers to this phenomenon?
A. Prejudice
B. Trait attribution
C. Discrimination
D. Stereotype threat
Answer: D
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a. how analogies can be used to solve problems. b. means-end analysis. c. representation and restructuring. d. the problem space.
Slow wave sleep begins in stage _____, when an EEG shows about 20% of the brain waves are _____ waves
a) two; alpha b) four; theta c) three; delta d) one; transition
Henry was described as an extremely anxious baby by his parents and siblings. According to research, if Henry is now a pre-teen, what might we predict about the level of anxiety he typically feels, and why?
A. He will be less anxious because he had more time to develop coping strategies for his anxiety. B. He will be more anxious because the anxiety had longer to harm his mental and physical health. C. He will be less anxious because the surge of growth hormones he will likely experience during puberty will help his mood. D. He will be similarly anxious because anxiety tends to be a relatively stable trait over time.
Singlehood has not increased significantly in the last decades
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.