What is the single most powerful predictor of dropping out of high school that researchers
have identified?
a. students who have learning disabilities
b. poverty
c. students with few school friends
d. failing ninth grade algebra
d. failing ninth grade algebra
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The concept of hope is related to mastery training because it
a. combats learned helplessness. b. relies on primary appraisal. c. relies on reaction formation. d. reverses the general adaptation syndrome.
The risks from immunizations often outweigh the potential risks posed by the diseases
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The longitudinal results of the Seattle Longitudinal Study show which of the following patterns in relationship of cognitive abilities and aging?
a. Most cognitive abilities remain intact until older adulthood, at which point they begin to decline. b. Verbal abilities show little decline with age, but perceptual abilities decline steadily throughout adulthood. c. Perceptual abilities show little decline with age, but verbal abilities decline steadily throughout adulthood. d. Nearly all cognitive abilities show a small but steady decline throughout adulthood, beginning at about age 35.
Tina and Rachael are the only two members of a jury who are trying to convince the rest of the jury that the defendant is not guilty. Tina and Rachael offer very different explanations for why the jury should vote not guilty
Because of their differing explanations, they will be ________ to convince the majority to acquit the defendant than if both had a common explanation. a) less likely b) more likely c) less likely, but only if the jury members won't listen to their explanations d) just as likely