Controlled observations of behavior can have high ______ but may also have lower ______.
A. external validity, internal validity
B. internal validity, external validity
C. internal bias, external bias
D. objectivity, subjectivity
Answer: B
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a. vulnerable to prenatal disorders b. empathic c. likely to develop antisocial behaviors d. likely to use a computer
Which of the following statements is considered a criticism about using cross-sectional research to evaluate cognitive functioning in adulthood?
a. The ability to solve the tasks declines for both males and females. b. Those with more formal education do better than those with less formal education. c. The tasks do not relate to cognitive problem-solving. d. The tasks are overly dependent upon speed of reaction time.
Which of the following statements best describes the danger of excessive reminiscence?
a. The person is able to bring closure to a painful memory. b. The person begins to achieve distance from a past event. c. The past becomes more of a focus of attention than the present. d. The present becomes more dominant in one's thoughts than the future.
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b. Bipolar disorder is extremely rare prior to puberty. c. The prevalence of bipolar disorder during adolescence is at least as high as it is for adults. d. Children often experience hypomanic episodes that meet duration requirements of DSM-5.