Scott is very convinced that all Jewish individuals are very cheap, and he is not afraid to share his views with other people. As he is walking down the street, however, he noticed that an orthodox Jewish gentleman is putting money into the cup of a
homeless person who has asked for some help. "He's just trying to make himself look good," Scott thinks to himself. The fact that Scott maintains his beliefs even when there is evidence that shows him that he is wrong is called belief __________.
a. perseverance
b. maintenance
c. stability
d. exempting
Answer: A
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a. wealthy; populated b. populated; wealthy c. collective; individualistic d. individualistic; collective
Which of the following statements is true regarding personality disorders?
a. Personality disorders and their severity decline with age and maturity. b. Men suffer from borderline PD at a far greater rate than women. c. Prevalence of personality disorders appears to be higher in non–Western countries. d. The elderly are most susceptible to personality disorders.