A nonexperimental research design must be used to study which of the following situations?
A. The extent to which changes in a dependent variable are caused by the manipulation of an independent variable.
B. An analysis of the words used in presidential speeches in times of war at different times in history.
C. The extent to which political affiliation (Republican, Democrat) is related to differences in one's concern for the economy.
D. An analysis of fruit intake among children who live in poverty before and following an initiative to improve the availability of fruits in impoverished communities.
ANS: B. An analysis of the words used in presidential speeches in times of war at different times in history.
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Information already stored in long-term memory
a. creates pathways to the sensory register. b. allows short-term memory to be bypassed in information processing. c. influences what we attend to and find meaningful. d. allows us to memorize automatically what is in the sensory register.
Rhonda was given an IQ test with results indicating superior intelligence. Her IQ score was 150. Rhonda is in the 10th grade. All through her school career, Rhonda has been making average grades in most of her classes. Rhonda has never been identified as a student who is gifted. The psychologist describes Rhonda as an underachiever. All the following are possible reasons for Rhonda's underachievement EXCEPT ________.
A. her teachers did not recognize her as gifted and accepted her average work B. she lacks motivation to perform to her capacity C. her family encouraged academic excellence and provided a model of achievement D. she has poor self-efficacy skills
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false