When Ahman Used PsycINFO to Find Information for His Research

question 96

Multiple Choice

When Ahman used PsycINFO to find information for his research paper, he found that

• A)all entries are indexed using key terms.
• B)each record consists of an abstract and notes about the author.
• C)this site provides summaries of the scientific and scholarly literature in psychology.
• D)all of these are true of this database.

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Definitions:

Intergroup Competition

A situation in which groups compete against one another for resources, recognition, or dominance, often leading to increased in-group cohesion and out-group discrimination.

Ingroup Favoritism

The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those from different groups.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group, which can impair performance.

Intellectual Performance

The efficiency or skill level shown by an individual in tasks that require cognitive effort, such as problem-solving, abstract thinking, and understanding complex ideas.