All of the following processes EXCEPT ________ are motivated by the need to preserve or maintain self-esteem
a. changing one's attitude in the direction of one's behavior
b. distancing oneself from a close other who outdoes one in a domain one cares about
c. making upward social comparisons
d. blaming the victim
Answer: C
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a. ratio b. ordinal c. nominal d. interval
Which of the following is important to remember when using group tests?
a. Group tests typically lack validity and have other poorly defined psychometric qualities. b. Discrepancies in scores between group tests and other measures should be investigated. c. Because they lack the detailed standardization of individual tests, group tests should be used cautiously. d. Contrary to stereotype, group tests require considerable expertise to administer and score.