The example of the moon illusion discussed in the text illustrates the fact that
a. the best estimate of the size of an effect need not use the standard deviation.
b. standardized effect sizes are clearly superior.
c. the moon grows as it rises in the sky.
d. an effect size is best based on medians.
A
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a. come from disturbed families b. live in stressful environments c. have irrational and maladaptive thoughts d. are deficient in interpersonal skills
In a study of restrained and unrestrained eaters described in the textbook, when restrained eaters believed that they had been given an "extra large" slice of pizza, what happened?
a. Those same eaters consumed more chocolate chip cookies than people who believed they had eaten a regular slice of pizza. b. Those same eaters consumed fewer chocolate chip cookies than people who believed they had eaten a regular slice of pizza. c. Those same eaters were unwilling to eat any chocolate chip cookies because they believed they had already "had enough." d. Those same eaters rated the pizza as tasting much better than chocolate chip cookies in order to justify having eaten such a large slice.
The drug ______ is used to treat depression
a. Valium c. Prozac b. Ritalin d. Tofranil
Sita is a girl who lives in India; Suki is a girl who lives in Japan. They both have two older brothers. According to research, who is most likely to have better access to education?
A. Suki B. Sita C. They both have a poor chance at receiving an education. D. They both have an equally good chance at receiving an education.