Dr. Cummins publishes an article describing a man who abused alcohol for 25 years before becoming abstinent after having a religious conversion experience. This article illustrates a ____
a. nomothetic study c. case study
b. field study d. single-participant experiment
C
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Which of the following are primarily studied in the field of psychology?
a. Mind and behavior b. Mind and ethics c. Behavior and knowledge d. Memory and behavior
Why are perceptions of national character sometimes more accurate than self-reports from members of that culture?
A. Perceptions of national character are based on a broader cultural viewpoint than are self-reports. B. National character doesn't change over time. C. National character is usually well established and agreed on, whereas self-reports lack reliability. D. Perceptions of national character are collected by combining many individual self-reports.
What is the S-Q-R-R-R or SQ3R?
a) a method of reviewing your notes after writing them b) a method of reading your textbook so as to best remember material c) a method of studying usually used the night prior to an exam d) a method of highlighting material for maximum effectiveness
In Bandura's view, vicarious experiences are likely to have their strongest effect on self-efficacy when an observer
A. has extensive experience with an activity. B. has a high level of locus of control. C. sees a person of equal ability succeed. D. has maximized the use of disengagement techniques. E. has a high level of physiological arousal.