Author Question: On his way back from work, Orin nearly collided head-on with another car. After swerving out of the ... (Read 69 times)

jwb375 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

On his way back from work, Orin nearly collided head-on with another car. After swerving out of the way at the last minute, Orin could feel his heart racing and his hands shaking. A few minutes later, he arrived home and, just as he walked in, received a phone call from a salesperson. Orin then became verbally abusive toward the salesperson. This outcome is most consistent with the concept of

a. instrumental aggression.
b. excitation transfer.
c. the death instinct.
d. incompatible responses.

Question 2

The ABCs of social psychology are affect, behavior, and cognition. Place three major concepts in this ABC order by considering whether they correspond to affect, behavior, or cognition.

a. stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination
b. prejudice, discrimination, and stereotyping
c. discrimination, prejudice, and stereotyping
d. stereotyping, discrimination, and prejudice