Sally proposes the idea that one's sexual
history prior to marriage may be linked to whether one ends up getting divorced. This best represents which step of the scientific method?
a) testing the hypothesis
b) observing events
c) forming a hypothesis
d) formulating a theory
ANS: c
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A marked, persistent, and excessive fear and avoidance of specific objects, activities, or situations is termed _____ disorder.
A) generalized anxiety B) panic C) phobic D) posttraumatic stress
In operant conditioning an organism learns to respond because
a. involuntary behaviors are elicited. b. of the consequences of the behavior. c. genetic predispositions invoke the behavior. d. a psychological mechanism, known as the operant, forces the organism to perform the behavior.
Systematic desensitization is based on the idea that ____
a. ?perceptions determine behaviors, rather than the other way around b. ?one cannot be anxious and relaxed at the same time c. ?controlling one’s emotions is the key to healthy behavior d. ?the past is the best predictor of the future
Validity of short forms may be reduced because fewer items:
A. lowers test utility which negatively impacts validity. B. means that the test can only be used for screening purposes. C. lowers test reliability which negatively impacts validity. D. means that the test will not be used as often as the longer form.