The statement "Class absences are associated with lower grades" is an example of a(n):

A) correlation.
B) causal relationship.
C) normal distribution.
D) experiment.


A) correlation.

Psychology

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Women who are employed in traditionally male high-prestige professions

a. usually have characteristics that resemble the characteristics of the men in these professions. b. are most likely to be appreciated if they are assertive. c. are just as self-confident as the men in these professions. d. typically do not experience salary discrimination.

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Dr. Lance is a psychotherapist who frequently argues with her clients. She tries to get them to confront their irrational beliefs. She often contradicts what they say, telling them to think about things from a different perspective. Dr. Lance is most likely:

a. not very successful as a therapist b. a client-centered therapist c. a therapist who uses Beck's cognitive approach d. a rational-emotive therapist

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It is possible that Lida's self-identification as transgender may have resulted from exposure of the brain to male sexual hormones during prenatal development.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Psychology

Emily is about to cross a road when she sees a car speeding toward her. She immediately jumps out of the way and is able to avoid major injuries. Which of the following is a part of the peripheral nervous system to which Emily's reaction can be attributed?

A. the brain B. the spinal cord C. the biofeedback division D. the autonomic division

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