The leading cause of wrongful convictions is suggestive questioning by law enforcement officials
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Answer: F
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a. insomnia b. irritability c. increased appetite d. all of these choices
Which statement regarding deception in psychological research is TRUE?
A) Deception cannot be used. B) Deception is a standard practice to minimize demand characteristics and does not need to be justified. C) Deception cannot be used if it puts participants at risk of harm or pain. D) Deception involving exposure to harm or pain is only justified if debriefing is provided.
Jerome does not seem to be able to hold a job, having repeatedly engaged in behaviors that sabotage his own success at work. His psychotherapist tells him that he may have some unconscious conflicts that result in a fear of success and that uncovering these issues will be important in their work together. Jerome's therapist most likely takes the __________ approach to psychology.
A. psychodynamic B. cognitive C. behavioral D. relational
Festinger's social comparison theory suggests that we have a drive to assess our opinions and abilities, and that we do this by
A) comparing ourselves to others. B) comparing ourselves to objective standards of performance. C) comparing our current behavior to our past behavior. D) comparing our behavior with what our parents think we should do.