What is the "Barnum effect"?
a. The tendency for people to believe vague, positive statements about themselves.
b. The tendency for people to believe vague, negative statements about themselves.
c. The tendency for people to react strongly to negative statements about themselves.
d. The tendency for people to behave oddly when told positive statements about themselves.
Answer: A
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A) androgyny. B) gender-stereotype flexibility. C) gender constancy. D) gender stability.
The first step we take in making a decision about pursuing a particular behavior is to consider ________, according to the theory of planned behavior
A) various conflicting attitudes we may hold B) the subjective norms that may be relevant C) various behavioral options D) whether the behavior is within our abilities E) whether important others are engaging in the planned behavior