A college student who hasn't declared a major, but is taking a variety of classes to explore his/her options, would be classified as being in the status of identity diffusion.

Knowing that a person falls into some social category, we might assume that he or she possesses certain traits, and that everyone in this category possesses these traits. This is an example of

A) reliance on central traits. B) a situational attribution. C) projection. D) a stereotype. E) consensus cues.

Dr. Ruiz educates families about the risks associated with inherited disorders and helps families adjust to life with a loved one who has an inherited disorder. Dr. Ruiz is a:

a) behavioral geneticist. b) developmental counselor. c) genetic counselor. d) biopsychologist.