If participants are able to choose treatment in a scientific study, this is called a ____________ that is a source of bias that could influence the results
a. correlation c. hypothesis
b. selection factor d. placebo
B
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The average difference in intelligence between European Americans and African Americans is _____ the differences observed within each group.
A) about the same as B) slightly more than C) considerably more than D) considerably less than
According to Perry, reflective judgment ________________
a. refers to a type of dualistic thinking b. is more common when the educational system promotes tolerance of diverse points of view c. is less likely to develop in cultures that value pluralism d. is more characteristic of first-year college students than those in their senior year because first-year college students are more open to new ideas
Jason is tired of the local squirrel knocking over his garbage can and eating the food scraps inside of it. He puts some powder on the leftover food that will make the squirrel sick, so that the squirrel will stop acting in this manner. What genetic characteristic is Jason using to his advantage in this example?
A. Stimulus generalization B. Taste aversion C. Stimulus discrimination D. Extinction
Derek likes to bully his little brother Matt. Their mother begins to give Derek the mild punishment of a stern look every time Derek hits Matt. This is sufficient to stop Derek's bullying, and in time,
Derek stops bullying Matt even when his mother is not around. According to theories of insufficient punishment, why might this happen? a. Because there was sufficient external justification for resisting, Derek began to devalue the forbidden activity. b. Because there was sufficient external justification for resisting, Derek began to place greater value on his relationship with his brother. c. Because there was insufficient external justification for resisting, Derek began to devalue the forbidden activity. d. Because there was insufficient external justification for resisting, Derek began to place greater value on his relationship with his brother.