The notion that "mental patients are dangerous" is an example of a(n):

a. self-fulfilling prophecy
b. confirmation bias
c. attitude
d. stereotype

d

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Research has found that providing external reinforcement reduces intrinsic motivation. This phenomenon is known as the _____ effect.

A. no free lunch B. Lake Wobegon C. overjustification D. growth need strength

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Consistent with the linguistic relativity hypothesis, which of the following would most likely be true?

A) People from New England and England think very differently. B) People from New Mexico and New England think very differently. C) People from China and New England think very differently. D) People from China and New England think very similarly.

Psychology