Sexually transmitted diseases are examples of _____ that can cause abnormalities in fetal development.

Matt says that he thinks that drinking beer is bad, but he takes a few sips of his friend’s beer at a party. The next day, when he thinks about it, he feels uncomfortable because his behavior violated his attitude, so he decides that he doesn’t think drinking beer is bad after all. Matt’s change of belief can best be explained by _____ theory.

According to what you read in your textbook, people strive for consistency in their cognitions. If they have two or more cognitions that contradict one another, they experience an unpleasant state of tension called _____ _____. (note: spelling counts!)

Research conducted on parenting styles has found that the parenting style most associated with positive childhood outcomes is the _____ style.

According to the _______________, people tend to underestimate the impact of situational factors and overestimate the impact of personal factors when explaining other people’s behaviors.

Freida met and fell in love with a new person living in her neighborhood named Louie. Freida tells you that she loves Louie  because Parisian men are great cooks and lovers. Freida’s attitude reflects her

Mei believes that all Irish people have pale skin, speak with thick accents, and like corned beef and potatoes. She also believes that all motorcycle riders wear leather jackets. Mei is demonstrating

Ramona was standing in a crowd of fellow students when she saw a maintenance worker fall down a flight of stairs at the entrance to a building. Ramona went on to her class without helping the worker. Ramona’s behavior reflects

 Extra Credit item: Assume you are Haru’s parent. You two are at the grocery store and he yells loudly for candy again. You tell him, “No, and when we get home you cannot watch cartoons for the rest of the day because you yelled.” Your response is an example of:

What is true regarding first impressions?