Frank Has Just Received a Speeding Ticket

question 46

Multiple Choice

Frank has just received a speeding ticket. His defence that he was running late did not impress the policeman, who said he had a job to do. Frank fumed, thinking that the cop was a 'right swine'. Frank's response is not uncommon, and is a case of:

• A) correspondence bias.
• B) social ostracism.
• C) rebellion against the establishment.
• D) group norms.

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Definitions:

Psychology

The scientific study of the mind and behavior, examining processes such as perception, cognition, emotion, and interaction.

Distress

Negative stress resulting from being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressures.

Disorders

Conditions characterized by abnormal physical or mental patterns that can affect various aspects of health, leading to distress or impairment in daily functioning.

Hysteria

An outdated term historically used to describe uncontrollable emotion or excitement, especially among women; now understood in terms of specific psychological disorders or reactions.