According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, successful performance on a simple task requires _____, whereas successful performance on a difficult and complex task requires _____
a) low arousal; high arousal
b) moderate arousal; high arousal
c) low arousal; low arousal
d) high arousal; low arousal
Answer: d
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b. exactly the same in every state. c. by the United States government. d. by the hospital where the patient is being committed.
The concept of hermeneutics is concerned with
a. finding better ways to record behavior b. finding better ways to observe behavior c. interpreting themes as opposed to causes d. interpreting reasons as opposed to causes
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A. sensorimotor B. preoperational C. concrete operational D. formal operational
An IQ test is developed that supposedly measures people's intelligence. It is given to a large and random sample of college students. It is found that the test correlates in a highly positive manner with the students' GPAs
The test designer may be justified in claiming that the test is valid. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.