Imagine that you are driving, and you are stuck behind a sta…
Imagine that you are driving, and you are stuck behind a stalled truck. Research shows that you are more likely to behave aggressively towards the truck when there is a weapon, such as a rifle, in plain view. This effect is an example of:
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Maggie is good at calculus, but weak at Spanish. Jim is great at Spanish, but weak at calculus. When their first calculus exam arrives, Maggie helps Jim study, hoping that he will later help her with the upcoming Spanish exam. This is an example of:
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Jill has both positive and negative feelings towards her coworker, and such conflicting feelings are difficult for Jill to deal with. So, Jill screamed at her coworker for being late this morning. Jill’s behavior today is an example of:
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