Which of the following is a statistical procedure whose purpose is to identify the underlying constructs that contribute to an overall test score?

a. Analysis of variance
b. Multi-trait multi-method design
c. Factor analysis
d. Multiple regression


c. Factor analysis

Psychology

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There are many behaviorists who argue that the humanistic approach is more of a philosophy of life rather than a science of human behavior because humanists:

A. fail to use rigorous experimental methods B. emphasize environmental effects on behavior C. focus on genetic predisposition to temperament D. do not believe that people have intrinsic worth

Psychology

What happens in each of Erikson's eight stages?

a. growth in moral reasoning b. advancement in cognitive reasoning c. sexual pleasure moves from one body area to another d. a unique psychosocial conflict

Psychology

The duration and capacity of short-term memory are best described as ____

a. ?large in capacity and long in duration b. ?small in capacity and long in duration c. ?small in capacity and short in duration d. ?large in capacity and short in duration

Psychology

A man who is almost 65 years old develops a more passive style of interaction and withdraws from society. Which theory predicts this behavior?

continuity self-actualization selective optimization disengagement

Psychology