An investigator asks adolescents to solve word puzzles while

music is playing in the background. Some hear soft mood music and others hear heavy metal rock. In this study, the number of puzzles participants solve is the _____ variable.
A) independent
B) dependent
C) experimental
D) control


Answer: B

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Clara and Marvin displayed a high discrepancy between their perceived and desired competence, but Clara perceived greater social support than did Marvin. Which of the following statements is most accurate?

a. Clara will have a lower sense of self-worth because gender is the most important factor influencing self-worth. b. Clara will have a greater sense of self-worth because both the degree of discrepancy and social support are important factors influencing self-worth. c. Clara and Marvin will have a similar sense of self-worth because the degree of discrepancy is the most important factor influencing self-worth. d. It is impossible to predict the level of self-worth that any individual will have.

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One of the most important paradigm shifts in mental health care in recent years is supplementing treatment with __________

FIll in the blank with correct word.

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In order to reduce the influence of cults, McGuire demonstrated

that the best way is to first introduce reasons why the perspective might be correct and then debunk it in an approach known as the A) introspection effect. B) introduction effect. C) innovation effect. D) inoculation effect.

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When adolescents refer to "popular kids," they are referring to kids who:

A) are well liked by others. B) have a lot of friends. C) are socially dominant leaders. D) all of the above

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