The generality of a study's results can be empirically determined in a(n):
A) natural correlation.
B) experimental design.
C) case method.
D) direct replication with a new sample.
D) direct replication with a new sample.
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a) Bill, who lives in his own house b) Alexis, who lives in a group home c) Barry, who lives in a mental hospital d) Penny, who is living in a nursing home
What is one major reason that many studies have failed to demonstrate consistency of behavior related to traits across situations?
a) Researchers continue to have difficulty measuring traits. b) There is little consistency between traits and behaviors. c) Researchers are biased against the notion of consistency. d) Researchers typically have looked at a single behavior in a single situation.
What is an issue associated with projective measures?
a) They are inflexible. b) They are cultural. c) They are cumbersome. d) They are invalid.
Archaeologists have unearthed human skeletons with holes in the skull. It has been suggested that the holes were drilled into the skulls to _________
a. release fluid associated with brain swelling b. relieve the individual of a headache c. release "evil spirits" from the individual d. treat epilepsy