In One Study, Students Watched an Experimenter Fill Two Jars

question 4

Multiple Choice

In one study, students watched an experimenter fill two jars with sugar. They were then given two labels and instructed to put whichever label they wanted on each jar; one of the labels said "sucrose, table sugar" and the other said "not sodium cyanide, not poison." Later, when making Kool Aid, most subjects used the sugar from the jar labeled __________. These results are consistent with the idea that people __________.

• A) "sucrose, table sugar"...have difficulty understanding negatives
• B) "not sodium cyanide, not poison"...rely on confirmation that things are safe
• C) "sucrose, table sugar"...saw the experimenter fill this jar
• D) "not sodium cyanide, not poison"...often believe that experimenters use reverse psychology

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Definitions:

Type A

Type A refers to a personality pattern characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-driven urgency, and a constant sense of time pressure.

Competitive

A trait or situation characterized by rivalry where individuals or groups strive to outperform each other to achieve a goal.

Hostility

Feelings of anger and antagonism towards someone or something, often displayed through aggressive behavior or attitudes.

Defence Mechanism

Mental tactics employed by people to deal with the real world and preserve their sense of self.