Another word for a test’s reliability is _______.
a. validity
b. consistency
c. accuracy
d. all of the above
c. accuracy
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Defensiveness, ambushing, and self-preoccupation are
a. justified when the person really deserves the behavior. b. are uncommon barriers to effective communication. c. psychological factors that contribute to noise. d. none of these.
When Lydia got her new dog, she would pet the dog and give him treats for staying close during walks. Now Lydia's dog stays right at her side all the time, even when he is not on a leash. Based on what is known about operant conditioning, you should conclude that for Lydia's dog, petting and receiving treats acted as:
a. negative reinforcers for staying close b. positive reinforcers for staying close c. unconditioned stimuli for staying close d. a discriminative stimulus for staying close
Discuss why stress is often implicated as a factor in cardiovascular disease. Define type A personality and discuss research regarding its validity.
What will be an ideal response?
"I was hurt when Jenny didn't come to my party, but I'm okay with it now because I can see that she couldn't bear to run into Tammy so soon after they stopped being best friends." This is an example of
A) adolescent egocentrism. B) social perspective taking. C) relational aggression. D) a personal fable.