Collectivist cultures seem to be more conducive to conformity than individualistic cultures.

After pairing a loud noise with a white rat many times, the sight of the rat would cause little Albert to cry. Crying is an example of a(n) __________

A) unconditioned stimulus.
B) conditioned stimulus.
C) unconditioned response.
D) conditioned response.

Dr. Sardonicus administers a test of self-esteem to her class during the first week in the semester. Three weeks later she administers the same test to the same group of test takers in the same setting. What can Dr. Sardonicus determine by correlating to two sets of scores?

A) validity
B) internal reliability
C) test-retest reliability
D) convergent validity

Unconsciously motivated by miserliness,Mr.Rioja refused his son's request for money to buy the books he needs for school.In defending his actions,Mr.Rioja explained that "parental financial aid prevents teenagers from developing into mature,independent adults." Mr.Rioja's explanation is an example of

A) rationalization.
B) projection.
C) displacement.
D) reaction formation.

The hostilities between two racial subgroups of a riverfront community were dramatically reduced when the threat of the river flooding its banks required that they work together to save their town.This best illustrates the impact of

A) social exchange theory.
B) superordinate goals.
C) diffusion of responsibility.
D) the bystander effect.

Which of the following pair of terms best describes critical thinking?

A) cynical and wishy-washy
B) stubborn and nitpicky
C) analytical and evaluative
D) judgmental and opinionated
E) democratic and virtuous