What process is involved when we focus our attention on specific elements of our environment and ignore others?

A recency effect occurs when we pay attention to the __________ pieces of information we receive about a person or situation.

Scholars suggests that all human beings share common experiences and values, regardless of intercultural differences. According to linguist and scholar Steven Pinker, what is a virtue that seems to be present to some degree across the globe?

People with low self-esteem are likely to be more __________.

In his observations of married couples, marriage researcher John Gottman found that a significant predictor of divorce was __________.

Jorge is an active member of his high school debate team, but lately he has noticed that his peers are more articulate and score better at tournaments than he does. Feeling that he no longer is valuable, Jorge decides to quit the team. Through which process did Jorge make his decision?

Maria is studying in the library before an exam. All of a sudden, the smell of cologne causes her to look up from her textbook. Which process of perception is most likely responsible for Maria’s response to the smell?

Monica is being punished by her teacher because the teacher didn’t care for the way Monica said, “Yes, Ma’am.” Her nasal rendition of “yes” and the long drawn out “Ma’am” suggested a lack of respect that the teacher considered unacceptable. The teacher’s dissatisfaction with Monica’s statement demonstrates which characteristic of interpersonal relationships?

Mary goes to the gym to exercise after work because she says her husband, John, comes home late every night. John stays at work late because he says Mary works out every night anyway. Which principle of organizing and imposing structure is involved?

A(n) __________ is a connection established when you communicate with another person.