Alec's sympathetic nervous system is highly aroused. Because he interprets his situation as a thrilling but ultimately safe roller coaster ride, Alec experiences excitement, rather than, say, terror. Alec's interpretation is called a(n):

You decide to suspend a small flashlight from the ceiling of a pitch-black room. You sit and watch the small light. What will happen?

a) The point of light will appear to move. b) You will see a wide variety of different color lights. c) The light will become larger and larger as you watch it. d) The light will seem to flash on and off at regular intervals.

In New York City, a basketball league was devised to create friendship between groups of young black boys and young Jewish boys. Because these kids all had to work together to create friendly competition and a fun environment,

the prejudices that existed between the two groups slowly started to fade away. This is an example of the __________ effect. a. counterprejudice b. jigsaw classroom c. mere exposure d. just-world