Just coming to a laboratory in order to participate in research for extra credit makes Sylvia nervous. She is afraid to appear "stupid" to the researcher, and tries much harder than she normally would on the task she performs during the research. Sylvia is responding to _____
a. participation reluctance c. devaluation perception
b. demand characteristics d. all of these
B
Sylvia's behavior has changed because she knows she is in an experiment. She is responding to the features of the research situation that make her respond differently than she normally would.
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a) caused by supernatural forces b) only in the mind of the beholder c) curable through exorcism d) caused by imbalances of vital body fluids
Which of the following students' comments best summarizes the conclusions about gender and personal space?
a. Thomas: "Gender as a subject variable does not influence personal space.". b. Sonia: "Social status as a subject variable has an influence on personal space.". c. Edgar: "Gender is an important subject variable when people are standing, but not when they are sitting.". d. Luz: "No significant gender differences have been reported in this area.".
If you want a child to behave,
a. punish disruptive behavior. b. praise appropriate behavior. c. ignore undesirable behavior. d. use all of these in combination.
Kathy has recurring visions of demons chasing her around her house. She also
hears them telling her, "We have come for you!" She is experiencing ______. a. delusions c. hallucinations b. compulsions d. obsessions