The expectations of a researcher that might distort or influence his or her interpretation of what he or she actually observed is called ______

a. the Phi phenomenon
b. sample bias
c. observer bias
d. cognitive dissonance


c

Psychology

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Attitude change that occurs in response to persuasion is said to be ____

a. ?internally caused b. ?externally caused c. ?long-lasting d. ?short-lasting

Psychology

Heavy drinking impairs memory and self-control by

damaging the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex. damaging heart and lungs. increasing blood pressure. None of the answers is correct.

Psychology

There is fairly strong evidence that sexual orientation is heritable in women

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology

Young women in the 1950s and early 1960s were __________.

A. under great pressure to find a husband B. under severe pressure to go to college C. under significant pressure to decide on a career D. under pressure to stay in school

Psychology