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arivle123

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Dara is a junior in college. She has done very well there academically, making the Dean's List each semester. She also is a leader in her sorority, and a good swimmer on the women's swim team. Which of the following self-enhancing claims is Dara LEAST likely to make?
 
  a. She is applying to several really good graduate schools, with reasonable hopes of admission.
  b. She is applying to win a national award for her sorority.
  c. She is likely going to qualify for the regional semi-finals in swimming.
  d. She has a good chance of making the Olympic swim team.

Question 2

Research indicates that people are less vulnerable to persuasive messages when they are well-rested, in a good mood, and not distracted by other stimuli. That is, people are less prone to be persuaded when they have ____.
 
  a. reverse conditioning
  b. stockpiled resources
  c. experienced a negative attitude change
  d. undergone systematic desensitization



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B



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