Author Question: Suppose that we might expect to experience prejudice or disapproval for some aspect of ourselves. We ... (Read 39 times)

809779 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Suppose that we might expect to experience prejudice or disapproval for some aspect of ourselves. We may downplay or subvert that aspect to the extent that ________.

a) we can hide it and we are willing to hide it
b) we are willing to assert its importance to our identity
c) acceptance from close others makes it unnecessary to hide it
d) others around us adopt that aspect for themselves over time

Question 2

Tina and Rachael are the only two members of a jury who are trying to convince the rest of the jury that the defendant is not guilty. Tina and Rachael offer very different explanations for why the jury should vote not guilty.

Because of their differing explanations, they will be ________ to convince the majority to acquit the defendant than if both had a common explanation. a) less likely
b) more likely
c) less likely, but only if the jury members won't listen to their explanations
d) just as likely