Hockey players who exhibit a high level of aggressive behavior in the rink are considered
a. abnormal. c. dangerous.
b. unacceptable. d. normal.
D
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In an experiment, a researcher gives some patients psychotherapy, gives others medication, and puts others on a waiting list. The researcher then measures how depressed the patients are feeling after six months. What is the independent variable in this experiment?
a. number of patients b. time span of six months c. improvement in depression d. kind of treatment received
What did Carl Rogers view as the root cause of most personal problems?
a) unrealistic modes of thought b) reinforcement of maladaptive behavior patterns c) differences between an individual's ideal self and real self d) unresolved unconscious conflicts that occur between the id and superego
You are told that you obtained a score of 35 on a psychological test, and the examiner tells you that "there's a 95 percent chance that your true score falls somewhere between 30 and 40." This statement is an example of a(n) ____________.
A. Error Resolution
B. Reliability Estimate
C. Confidence Interval
D. Normal Distribution
Which statement about influences on achievement-related attributions is accurate?
A) Children with a mastery-oriented style often have parents who believe that their child is not very capable. B) When girls do not do well, they tend to receive messages from teachers and parents that their ability is at fault. C) American parents and teachers are more likely than their Asian counterparts to view effort as key to success. D) Low-SES ethnic minority students often receive more favorable feedback from teachers, which encourages effort.