The self-concept is extremely resistant to change

When you focus on your own culture and automatically evaluate it

as superior to any other culture, you are practicing stereotyping. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Effective and appropriate empathic assertion

a. is easy because it takes more energy to respond in an aggressive or defensive manner. b. is our first response when our "rational" or "thinking brain" takes over. c. takes practice as our immediate responses typically come from the "emotional brain." d. takes less effort as our amygdala shunts blood into our "rational brain." e. None of the above