Exam 2 Review Set 1

Cross-cultural research on math achievement at school reveals that

Americans are more satisfied with their math performance than are East Asians.

Which of the following statements about the relationships between authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles is true?

Authoritative parenting uses more democratic reasoning than does authoritarian parenting.

Which of the following is true in comparing biological evolution with cultural evolution?

Biological evolution is faithful, while cultural evolution is not faithful.

Ambrose has an independent self, and Hayden has an interdependent self. Which of the following is true about Hayden?

He is more likely to activate the same brain regions when thinking about himself and his mother.

Xing, a Chinese stockbroker, and Joe, a Canadian stockbroker, are being asked to predict the trend of a stock that has been gaining value for the past three years. Based on research on how people expect the future to unfold, Xing likely thinks the stock will _____________, and Joe likely thinks the stock will _____________.

go down; continue to go up

Takeshi discovers a lot of tips and tricks to give him an easier time playing his favorite computer game, which he proceeds to tell all of his gaming buddies. Which of the following does this best illustrate?

horizontal transmission

Adolescent rebellion

is more pronounced in societies with more role distinctions and opportunities.

It is not at all unusual for the officers at Police Station 54 to observe their colleagues using confrontational interview techniques. Even though they do not personally like the technique, many officers believe that the practice is widely approved of by others and expected of them. This is an example of

pluralistic ignorance.