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Those who make dispositional attributions regarding poverty and unemployment tend to adopt political positions that ________.

Ryan, a 24-year-old man, tries to end his life after his favorite celebrity committed suicide. In an investigation, police found that about 20 people, like Ryan, have tried to commit suicide within a week of the celebrity’s death. This scenario most likely exemplifies a phenomenon called _____.  

Individuals who commit the fundamental attribution error tend to presume that others are the way they act.

Although Lenny thinks the speed limit of the highway should be 80 instead of 70 miles per hour, when the policeman tells him to slow down to 70, he immediately does without questioning him. This is an example of ________. 

Sophia, a 33-year-old married woman, gives birth to a baby boy and wants to find a rare name for her child. She searches the Internet rigorously and finally decides on a Hebrew name. In this scenario, Sophia takes the extra effort to _____.  

Mia, a teenager, likes to wear skirts and has long hair. She also likes to shop in her leisure time. On the other hand, David, her brother, likes sports and other physically aggressive activities. In this scenario, Mia and David most likely exemplify the characteristics associated with _____.  

Research indicates that survey results often depend on the ________.

Joe and Stan are neighbors. Joe wants to put up a fence around his property, but a cherry tree resides directly on the property line. Because they cannot agree on what to do, they seek out a neutral third party to make the decision for them. This is an example of:  

The tension that arises when a person’s two thoughts or beliefs are inconsistent is called____.

Which of the following statements is true about eyewitness testimony?