When participants in a research study are presented with a string of letters that they have to decide is a real word or not, they are doing a(n) ____
a. minimal group effect
b. lexical decision task
c. stereotype threat
d. self-defeating prophecy
B
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a) The manual contains rules for making diagnoses. b) Only experienced clinicians are allowed to use the manual. c) A certification system was set up for those who wanted to use the manual. d) The number of disorders was reduced to make the process easier to master.
According to Batson's empathy-altruism theory, which of the following people is most likely to give money to a homeless person?
a. Erin, who feels empathy for the homeless person b. Bill, who wants to impress his date by helping the homeless person c. Jack, who is related to the homeless person d. Both Erin and Bill