What is the most common nonprobability sampling method used to select human participants for a research study? Which nonprobability sampling method is typically used to obtain animal subjects in behavioral research?
What will be an ideal response?
convenience sampling to select human participants and quota sampling to obtain animal subjects
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a. parameter c. variable b. statistic d. constant
What brought the study of child development into the academic mainstream and made developmental psychology a first-level discipline within university psychology programs in the mid-19th century?
a. the practical application of developmental research b. the increasing scientific rigor practiced in developmental research c. advances in communication between U.S. and European researchers d. the collaboration of psychologists with scientists in other fields of study
Jan decides to read a self-help book that is designed to help
her get control over her eating habits and experience rapid "perfectly healthy" weight loss. Though the advice is very useful, Jan should be cautious in believing the results of this inventory because the results A) are factual. B) are based on scientific methods. Incorrect. In fact, many self-help products of this type have no basis in science and should only be considered entertainment. C) may be part of the misinformation explosion. Correct. Despite the growth and accessibility of popular psychology, the industry has succumbed to the misinformation explosion, with little control over the quality of untested products. D) may lead to better decision making.
_____ is a cognitive-behavioral technique for children in which therapists teach kids behaviors that improve their interactions with others.
A. Social skills training B. Bravery Bingo C. Applied behavior analysis D. Self-talk therapy