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The opposite of a cognitive miser would be someone who ____.

When social psychologists talk about a quick and automatic reaction that is simply positive or negative (as opposed to being a full-blown, complex feeling), they are talking about ____.

Social psychologists who talk about a persuasive communicator as being “trustworthy” are referring to ____.

Jordan thinks that her professor is smart and knows a lot about her subject. Thus, she believes in her professor’s _____.

Graham has a lot to do this weekend, but as he is getting started, an old friend contacts him and they get together for what turns out to be a two-hour breakfast. When talk turns to seeing an early afternoon movie, Graham figures he might as well since he had already blown most of the morning. Graham is experiencing ____.

Tony has a new girlfriend he really likes. He programs his cell phone so that every time his girlfriend calls, his phone plays the new Justin Timberlake song. After he has had his phone programmed this way for a little while, he notices that he feels happy whenever he hears the Justin Timberlake song. This MOST clearly illustrates ____.

Research indicates that the topic people think about most is ____.

The James–Lange theory has difficulty accounting for the ____.

Erin is an extremely attractive woman. People often expect her to be smart and pleasant as well. Thus, Erin likely benefits because of ____.

Who among the following published the controversial study in The Lancet connecting autism to vaccinations?