A group that experiences all experimental procedures with the exception of exposure to the independent variable is called a ____
a. control group
b. random group
c. variable group
d. dynamic group
ANSWER:
a
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a. growth b. conflict c. adjustment d. stasis
Which statement is the most accurate with regard to the timing of the onset of puberty in youngsters?
a. The timing of puberty is regulated by environmental forces, but these environmental forces are strongly influenced by genetics. b. Puberty is something that is uniquely determined by environmental factors, and genetics play no part in when these changes emerge. c. The timing of puberty is regulated in part by genetics, but these genetic forces are strongly influenced by environmental factors. d. Puberty is something that is uniquely determined by genetics, and environmental influences play no part in when these changes emerge.
The results of the Robbers Cave experiment can be extrapolated to suggest that prejudice between groups can be increased when the groups are placed in a situation where
a. they compete against one another. b. appropriate ways of interacting are unclear. c. the groups communicate with one another. d. groups must jointly carry out multiple tasks.
For peers who are left behind, adolescent suicide is
a. a particularly toxic or difficult form of death b. essentially indifferent c. a relatively benign form of death d. often overlaid by societal approbation e. usually an uncomplicated experience