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Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.There are two rival pet stores located across the street from each other. One day, the power goes out. The pet store owners discover that the power will not be restored for many days. Without power, the fish in the fish tanks at each store will die. Although either individual could afford to purchase a generator individually, they agree to split the cost of a generator because they love fish more than they dislike each other. Once the generator is connected, their stores have the power restored and the fish are saved.Is this an example of a superordinate goal? Why or why not? Choose the mostaccurate answer.A.It is a superordinate goal because both pet store owners helped with the task.B.It is a superordinate goal because both pet store owners wanted to accomplish the goal.C.It is not a superordinate goal because only one pet store owner was interested in completing the goal.D.It is not a superordinate goal because it did not require both pet store owners to accomplish.

Which of the following statements concerning prejudice is not true?. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Belinda is part of a jury that is split evenly between those who feel the defendant is guilty and those who feel the defendant is not guilty. If the jury cannot decide on a verdict, a mistrial will be declared. During the next vote, Belinda changes her vote from guilty to not guilty.As a result of the first shift scheme, what would be the likely effect of Belinda’s vote?A.The jury will declare the defendant to be not guilty.B.The jury will declare the defendant to be guilty.C.The jury will be unable to make a declaration of guilt.D.The jury will decide to remove Belinda’s vote from the outcome.

According to the Milgram experiments, which of the following factors makes an individual more likely to conform to a request that would harm an innocent victim? A. absence of a direct authority figure B. authority figure is seen as legitimate C. direct visual contact with the victim D. the authority figure has no institutional backing Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How can cognitive dissonance help to reduce unconsciously prejudiced or discriminatory behavior?A.Cognitive dissonance creates a tension between the intentions and the actions that the individual is motivated to reduce by changing one’s behavior.B.Cognitive dissonance creates a space in which discriminatory behavior is impossible, leading to a gradual reduction in those behaviors in every part of life.C.Cognitive dissonance creates an excuse to change behavior that may be socially acceptable yet prejudiced without giving any reason for others to doubt one’s sincerity.D.Cognitive dissonance creates an inclusive environment around the individual in which all parties, no matter their affiliations, are welcome to behave in a neutral manner.

Escalation of conflict is the result of all of the following issues except __________.A.having incompatible goalsB.creating imbalances of powerC.holding uncompromising positionsD.agreeing about cause of conflict

Which of the following is not true concerning obedience studies? A. The obedience experiments were profound in learning the effects of authority demands on behavior. B. Some critics claimed that obedience experiments conducted by Milgram were unethical. C. The obedience experiments revealed that the tendency to obey decreased if the victim was depersonalized. D. The obedience experiments revealed that the tendency to obey increased if few other participants defied authority orders. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Cognitive dissonance is an uncomfortable sensation that can motivate individuals to change their behaviors.

Prejudice can be an unconscious phenomenon.

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Alec was excited that he made it to the finals in swimming. During training, he strived to improve his time by racing against a set time on the clock. Although he couldn’t seem to beat his prior record while practicing, he surpassed it easily during the final meet as his friends cheered him on. Based on this information, it is most likely that Alec’s performance was influenced by __________. Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows. Alec was excited that he made it to the finals in swimming. During training he strived to improve his time by racing against a set time on the clock. Although he couldn’t seem to beat his prior record while practicing, he supassed it easily during the final meet as his friends cheered him on. Based on this information, it is most likely that Alec’s performance was influenced by ___________.

Which of the following is a requirement for the establishment of a superordinate goal?

If Franklin treats an individual differently than he normally would because of characteristics the individual shares with a certain group, then Franklin is __________.A.acting with prejudiceB.practicing discriminationC.holding a stereotypeD.engaging in prejudice, discrimination, and stereotyping

The Stanford prison experiment led researchers to conclude which of the following? A. External situations have no effect on one's personality characteristics. B. Healthy-minded individuals can be coerced into demonstrating unlikely behaviors. C. One's behavior is independent of societal expectations and roles. D. Human behavior is not easily changed by the expectations of others. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Reggie and his family are well off financially. Reggie goes to a private academy and plays on the varsity basketball team. When Reggie and his team play against one of the schools from a less affluent area, Reggie makes fun of the other team’s uniforms. The game is very close. At the last second, one of Reggie’s teammates misses a shot that costs his team the game. On the way home, Reggie and his other teammates blame the loss solely on the player who missed the last minute shot. Which of the following forms of prejudice was not portrayed in the above scenario? A. social inequality B. in-group bias C. categorization D. scapegoating Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What method of reconciliation did Muzafer Sherif attempt with success in the Robbers Cave study? A. noncompetitive contact B. superordinate goals C. roundtable discussions D. superficial goals Please select the best answer from the choices provided