Damisch, Stroberock, and Mussweiller (2010) Conducted an Experiment That Had

question 20

Multiple Choice

Damisch, Stroberock, and Mussweiller (2010) conducted an experiment that had college students remember cards in a memory game. One group did this in the presence of a lucky charm of their choosing, and another group did the task without the charm. Participants also rated their self-efficacy after the task. The results of the experiment showed that the group with the lucky charm performed _____ on the task and gave themselves a _____ rating for self-efficacy.

• A) worse; higher
• B) better; higher
• C) worse; lower
• D) better; lower

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Definitions:

National Subcultures

Distinct cultural groups within a larger national framework, characterized by unique customs, traditions, and values.

Structural Integration

The organization and alignment of various components of a system or organization to ensure they function together effectively.

Culture-Group Biases

The inclination to make judgments based on the norms, values, and practices of one's own cultural or ethnic group, often at the expense of understanding or appreciating others.

Pluralistic Differentiation

The process of acknowledging and catering to a wide range of diversities within a society, implying an emphasis on inclusivity and respect for differences.