People Who Are Made Self-Aware-By Acting in Front of a Mirror

question 21

Multiple Choice

People who are made self-aware-by acting in front of a mirror or TV camera,for example-have been found to

• A)exhibit increased self-confidence.
• B)behave more consistently with their attitudes.
• C)be less thoughtful in analyzing complex social issues.
• D)be more vulnerable to persuasive appeals that run counter to social norms.

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Definitions:

Dred Scott Decision

A controversial 1857 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that African Americans, whether enslaved or free, could not be American citizens and therefore had no standing to sue in federal court.

Taney's Arguments

Refer to the judicial opinions and reasoning of Roger B. Taney, the fifth Chief Justice of the United States, particularly associated with the Dred Scott v. Sandford case which denied citizenship to African Americans.

Nature of Citizenship

Refers to the relationship between an individual and a state in which the individual owes allegiance to the state and in turn is entitled to its protection and the rights and responsibilities defined by the state's law.