When a personnel director uses tests and interviews to select the best candidate for the job, this selection process is illustrating the psychological goal of prediction
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Fear of public speaking and stage fright are both examples of ______ phobias
a) specific b) social c) complex d) interactive
Describe how mental disorders are diagnosed in the 21st century
What will be an ideal response?
Data from large longitudinal studies such as the MacArthur Successful Aging Study showed that:
a. social support increases with time b. only young people report receiving adequate support. c. social support decreases with time d. the quality of social support is similar across individuals regardless of psychological or cognitive function.
Research on the use of cell phones while driving indicates that
a. the negative effect can be decreased by using "hands-free" units. b. the problem with cell phones is that attention is distracted from the task of driving by the need to hold the phone and drive with one hand. c. the main effect of cell phone use on driving safety can be attributed to the fact that attention is used up by the cognitive task of talking on the phone. d. the public perception that using a cell phone while driving poses a significant risk to drivers' safety is, in fact, incorrect.