Michael Fails to Present His Science Project on Time

question 5

Multiple Choice

Michael fails to present his science project on time. He informs his teacher that it was because his younger brother had destroyed it while playing. However, when his friend, James, forgets to get his project, Michael quickly assumes that James was lazy to do his project. In the context of social perception, Michael is demonstrating the__________. 

• A)obedience to authority  
• B)actor-observer effect  
• C)foot-in-the-door technique  
• D)bystander effect

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Definitions:

Break In Skin

An interruption in the continuity of the skin which can be due to cuts, scratches, or abrasions, potentially allowing entry for pathogens.

DXA

Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry, a medical imaging technique used to measure bone mineral density and assess the risk of fractures.

Bony Projection

A protrusion or bump found on a bone that serves as an attachment point for muscles or ligaments.

Femur

The longest and strongest bone in the human body, located in the thigh, connecting the hip to the knee.