Paul conducted a study looking at the impact of "FREE" offers in online marketing. He found that people were more likely to choose a free product than a product labeled $0. This is an example of?
A series of studies examined the relationship between empathy and ostracism using fMRI. In each study, they used a similar methodology. Which of the following is most true when considering the principles of empiricism?
A) This is a good example of empiricism because it uses brain imaging.
B) This is a good example of empiricism because the researcher tried to rule out alternate hypotheses.
C) This is a good example of empiricism because it uses replication.
D) This is a good example of empiricism because it is applied.
Elijah attends a protest rally in the city where people are protesting against deregulation of university fees. Members of a group "University students for deregulation" are protesting as well, holding up signs that say "University for the few" and "Keep Universities Selective". During the event, he observes people getting angry and aggressive. According to Social identity theory, Elijah is more likely to find himself getting angry and aggressive to the extent that:
A) he finds the slogans of the opposing protesters effective.
B) he is experiencing social facilitation.
C) he has an aggressive personality.
D) he identifies with those who are getting angry.
Lydia was surprised when she encountered a female taxi driver. This is because?
A) Lydia is benevolently sexist.
B) Lydia had an implicit schema about taxi drivers.
C) Lydia had explicit prejudice about taxi drivers.
D) Lydia is prejudiced against taxi drivers.
When considering the NZ Christchurch massacre, what explanation would be consistent with the ideas of interactionism?
A) The shooter's actions were shaped by his perceptions developed through online interactions with like-minded others that shared the same ideology.
B) The shooter's actions were evil.
C) The shooter's personality was high on right-wing authoritarianism.
D) The shooter's actions were shaped by being poor and white.