The goal of wisdom is to develop a sophisticated way of thinking such that there are no contradictions, paradoxes, or gaps in understanding

Low self-esteem is characterized by

a. refusal to accept praise b. poor performance on academic tests c. looking at oneself in the mirror often d. expressing ones opinions readily

Gender differences may be exaggerated because

a. our gender schemas alert us to information that confirms our expectations. b. research is often conducted on people with narrow cultural views. c. globalization is influencing traditional cultures and marginalized populations. d. most people do not understand sociological categories in terms of their own expectations.