Bob Is Chronically Lonely and Hopes to Acquire Some Social

question 72

Multiple Choice

Bob is chronically lonely and hopes to acquire some social skills.What would a social psychologist suggest?

• A)Engage in self-affirmations
• B)Practice interacting strangers and then watching tapes of the interaction
• C)Learn to make a request sound like an order
• D)Have more optimistic expectations about interactions
• E)Learn how to be more critical of others

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Definitions:

Egalitarian

A principle that emphasizes equality and equal rights among all people, advocating for the removal of inequalities among people.

Gender-schema Theory

A theory that suggests that individuals learn about gender roles and cultural expectations through the categorization of their experiences according to gender.

Cognitive Development

The process through which individuals acquire and understand knowledge, including thinking, knowing, remembering, and problem-solving skills.

Prosocial Behavior

Voluntary actions intended to benefit or help others.