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Which term BEST describes an attempt to change a person’s attitude?

The James–Lange theory of emotion and the facial feedback hypothesis are similar in that they both suggest that, in emotional situations, ____.

In the process of classical conditioning, a(n) ____.

According to the principles of ____, people are relatively likely to repeat behaviors that have been rewarded and relatively unlikely to repeat behaviors that have been punished.

Social psychologists who study persuasion use the term source to refer to the ____.

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 ____.