Psychology 131: Exam3 8. In which of the following situations would the audience

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Psychology 131: Exam3 8. In which of the following situations would the audience most likely trust the communicator? a. a person working for a charity explaining why you should donate to her cause b. a car salesperson telling you about the pros and cons of the newest models c. a politician giving a speech lauding the merits of her platform d. a salesperson telling you all about the benefits of his product 15. Attitude o- 9. Based on what you know about prejudices, stereotypes, and discrimination, which sequence best represents how three processes often develop? 16. D a. prejudices, discrimination, stereotypes b. stereotypes, prejudices, discrimination c. prejudices, stereotypes, discrimination d. discrimination, stereotypes, prejudices 10. The most common motive underlying hate crimes in the US, is prejudice. a. racial b. religious c. sexual orientation d. gender 11. When compliance occurs as a result of getting a person to agree to a smaller request after having turned down a large request, this is called a. the door-in-the-face technique b. normative conformity c. the foot-in-the-door technique d. informational conformity 12. Formal operations is to--as postformal thought is to , a. abstract thinking; concrete thinking b. dialectical thinking; hypothetical thinking c. abstract thinking; relativistic thinking d. inductive reasoning; deductive reasoning 13. A sexually promiscuous teenage girl may not realize that her motivations stem from conflicting emotions surrounding gro wing up without a father. Freud would most likely say that her motivations are arising from her a. preconscious b. unconscious c. interdependent self d. sense of cognitive dissonance 14. A developing organism in the sixth week of prenatal development is in the stage. a. zygotic b. fetal c. germinal d. embryonic Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 2

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Since you have posted multiple questions, I am going to answer first three. I hope it helps. Thanks

1. The correct answer is option B(a car salesperson telling you about the pros and cons of the newest models). The person is explaining the benefits as well disadvantages of the product, so we can easily trust this person.

2. The correct answer is option B. Stereotypes, prejudices, discrimination is the correct sequence.

3. The correct answer is option A. A racial prejudice is a negative attitude towards a group of people based on race.

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