In which of the following studies would social desirability bias be most likely to affect results

A)  a survey about water use and recycling habits 
B)  an experimental analysis of looking-times for a variety of faces 
C)  a naturalistic observation of shoppers in a mall 
D)  a correlational study examining the relationship between age and metabolism

Brittla spends a lot of money on cosmetics and expensive clothing in order to attract a desirable mate. According to evolutionary psychologists,Brittla's behavior is a product of

A) temperament.
B) gene replication.
C) cultural expectations.
D) genetic predispositions.

Suppose that Ina is given the opportunity to try out three different kinds of hotdogs, and suppose that Oliver is given the opportunity to try out twelve different kinds of hot dogs. After trying the hot dogs, they are given the opportunity to purchase hot dogs. Research suggests that ____.

A) Ina will enjoy her hotdogs more than will Oliver
B) Oliver will enjoy his hotdogs more than will Ina
C) Ina and Oliver will enjoy their hotdogs about the same amount
D) the person who will enjoy the hotdogs more depends on whether brand information is included at the taste test

Studies about exposure to high-status exemplars of black people such as former U.S. President Barack Obama have generated which result pertaining to racial attitudes?

A) Racial attitudes follow the mere exposure effect and automatically change over time.
B) Racial attitudes seem very resistant to change on a societal level.
C) Racial attitudes are very difficult to measure and results appear inconclusive.
D) Racial attitudes are very easy to change because deliberate attitudes override automatic attitudes.

"Mary chased the man" and "The man was chased by Mary" have

A) a unique transformational grammar.
B) two deep structures but only one surface structure.
C) totally arbitrary speech sounds.
D) two surface structures but only one deep structure.

Why are critical thinking skills important in today's global high-tech world?