A major goal of scientific procedures is to
A) produce information that proves the researchers' ideas.
B) generate results more quickly and efficiently.
C) reduce the influence of subjective factors on the results.
D) test as many ideas as possible at the same time.
Answer: C
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a) seems consistent with the James-Lange view of emotion. b) has yet to be examined empirically. c) has been discounted on the basis of empirical research. d) echoes the importance of appraisal in emotional experience.
A new teacher finds that he or she has several “difficult” students in their classroom. This teacher decides to establish trusting relationships with these students operating under the logic that this will have a “ripple effect” on the other students. This method is known as which of the following?
A. poor teacher quality B. creative teaching C. discreet discipline D. developmental discipline
Which statement is true about a home death?
A) Evidence consistently shows that home deaths are associated with less pain and increased satisfaction. B) Families usually need a specially trained home health aide to provide support for the caregiver. C) Evidence consistently shows that home deaths reduce distress for family members. D) With professional help, most homes are well-equipped to handle the medical and comfort-care needs of the dying.
Irene swears that she was there the night her best friend got into a fight with her ex-boyfriend. It takes several of her friends to convince her that she was not. Which of the following likely made Irene's fake memory seem so real to her?
a. She had only heard the story of the fight a few times. b. The fight occurred only a year ago. c. Her memory contained only a few key details. d. The fight was easy to imagine.