Dr. Subing conducted a research experiment investigating the effect of ceiling fans on water consumption in laboratory rats. She was able to control for almost every factor that would influence the rats' desire to drink water,
so in the end she had a lot of confidence that the dependent variable (water consumption) was caused exclusively by the independent variable (ceiling fans). In statistical terms, this project has high __________ validity.
a. Internal
b. Construct
c. Predictive
d. Criterion
Answer: A
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a. Approach-approach conflict b. Avoidance-avoidance conflict c. Double approach-avoidance conflict d. Approach-avoidance conflict
Mauricio is examining the engine of his motorcycle, trying to understand why he can't get maximum performance out of it. If he was a proponent of the concept of reductionism ,what would he do?
a) He would try adding different fuel additives to it to see if that would get better horsepower. b) He would break it down into its smaller pieces to examine what each one does. c) He would go out for a drive and listen carefully to the sound of the engine as it revs. d) He would switch out the entire engine for one that he knows is working properly.
According to Freud, a person whose behavior is stuck in a certain stage is said to be ________
A) in denial B) fixated C) having intrapsychic conflict D) resisting
What have researchers concluded about the relationship between marital interactions and marital happiness?
A) Happy marriages never have conflicts or disagreements. B) Couples become unhappy when their interactions with each other are primarily negative. C) Love is the most important stabilizing factor in a marital relationship. D) If a marriage is to be happy, the ratio of "nice" to "nasty" interactions must remain at 50:50.