What makes for a good theory?
A. summarizes previous research findings
B. make predictions that generate new research
C. suggest practical applications
D. all of the above
Answer: D. all of the above
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Richard Lazarus and Susan Folkman identify _______ as the key determinant of our stress response.
a. appraisal of the event b. basic anxiety c. the nature of the catastrophic event d. a detached attitude
Which idea BEST matches the principles of a psychodynamic approach?
a. Behaviors are the result of input from the environment, not a process in the mind. b. Experiencing is the basis of thought, feeling, and action. c. Behaviors and experiences may be influenced by processes that are outside of our awareness. d. Negative thought patterns are the basis of disorders like depression.
If genes play an important role in influencing a specific trait, siblings should be more alike in terms of this trait than will be
a. identical twins. c. cousins. b. fraternal twins. d. people who are unrelated to them.
The possible range for a correlation coefficient is ________.
a. between –1 and 0 b. The possible range for a correlation coefficient is c. between 0 and +1 d. between 0 and +100