Exam 41: Stress and Illness

Freire did very poorly on his last arithmetic test.The tendency to make the fundamental attribution error might lead his sixth-grade teacher to conclude that Freire did poorly because

Marilyn believes that her professor's strict class attendance policy indicates that he has an overcontrolling personality,without considering that the policy is good is necessary because of the limited number of class sessions in a course that meets only once a week.Her belief best illustrates

After they had first agreed to display a 3-inch "Be a Safe Driver" sign,California home owners were highly likely to permit the installation of a very large and unattractive "Drive Carefully" sign in their front yards.This best illustrates

Aleksis has recently begun to bully and hurt his younger brother.If this behavior continues,it is likely that Aleksis will

The fundamental attribution error

Rhonda has just learned that her neighbor Patricia was involved in an automobile accident at a nearby intersection.The tendency to make the fundamental attribution error may lead Rhonda to conclude

Carol is restless during class because her professor's distressed facial expressions lead her to believe that he dislikes teaching.The professor,on the other hand,is distressed because he sees Carol's restlessness as an indication that she lacks any motivation to learn.At this point,both student and professor should be informed of the dangers of

The participants in Philip Zimbardo's simulated prison study

Students in Professor Chu's psychology class scored much lower than normal on their latest exam,which was just before Spring break.Professor Chu believes that students were preoccupied with the upcoming break and did not prepare well for the exam.Professor Chu's explanation for his students' exam performance is an example of

Shawna,who notices that her sister volunteers in many charitable organizations,believes that her sister is a very caring,giving person.Shawna's explanation of her sister's behavior is an example of

We have a tendency to explain the behavior of strangers we have observed in only one type of situation in terms of ________ and to explain our own behavior in terms of ________.

Connie reluctantly took a part-time job as a waitress,which she was certain she would hate.After giving her a uniform,her boss explained that,no matter what,she needed to be courteous to the customers.When she put on her uniform,she began smiling at and talking politely to the customers (just like her fellow employees).Based on the findings of Zimbardo's prison study,Connie's change in attitude about her job illustrates the impact of

Studies of role playing most directly highlight the effects of

Isabella is angry because her boyfriend is late meeting her at the movie theater.She thinks that it is because he is unreliable and inconsiderate,when in fact he is late because a meeting at work ran late.Isabella has committed

Juanita is a new second-grade teacher who believes that when correcting the behavior of a child you should explain why the behavior is wrong and how to change the behavior.Her teaching mentor believes that focusing on discipline and correcting each mistake harshly will help avoid behavior problems in the future.Juanita is now using the same harsh discipline.Based on the findings of Zimbardo's prison study,Juanita's change in attitude about her job illustrates the impact of

A life insurance salesperson who takes advantage of the foot-in-the-door phenomenon would be most likely to

Opinion change resulting from a thoughtful focus on the content of arguments illustrates

Reversing the perspectives of actor and observer reduces ________ among observers.

After she was promoted to a high-level executive position in the large company for which she worked,Jorana developed more pro-business political attitudes.This best illustrates the impact of ________ on attitudes.

Vanna is tempted to shoplift a gold necklace even though she has negative feelings about shoplifting.Vanna is LEAST likely to steal the merchandise if she