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abern

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on: Jun 20, 2018
The inspiration for Robert Zajonc's research that ultimately led to his theory of social facilitation was
 
  a. his desire to improve on older ideas and theories.
  b. his use of analogical thinking.
  c. his trying to make sense of a paradoxical incident.
  d. his attempt to resolve conflicting results.

Question 2

While studying possible factors related to heart disease, two cardiologists, Meyer Freidman and Ray Rosenman, noticed that there were discernible differences in behavioral patterns between men who were and were not prone to coronary problems.
 
  This observation led to the identification of Type A and Type B personality types. The source of Friedman and Rosenman's initial research idea can best be described as
   a. the use of metaphors.
   b. serendipity.
   c. resolution of conflicting ideas.
   d. improvement on old ideas.


tennis14576

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b


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