An IQ test is developed that supposedly measures people's intelligence. It is given to a large and random sample of college students. It is found that the test correlates in a highly positive manner with the students' GPAs
The test designer may be justified in claiming that the test is valid.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
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All of the following are hypotheses of Bowlby's related to attachment except a. the main function of early infant-mother links is survival. b. infant-mother links are especially significant early in life, when infants are particularly immatureand helpless
c. not all early close relationships in other species qualify as attachment: some are automatic. d. all early close relationships in other species imply the development of caregiver recognition and a close relationship.
An impact of Western cultural assumptions on the science of psychology is seen in psychology's emphasis on ____
a. independence b. interdependence c. internal locus of control d. both ‘a' and ‘c'
When your neighbors brought their baby home from the hospital, he weighed less than at birth. They were very concerned; what would you tell them?
a. They probably need to try to feed the newborn more frequently. b. It is normal for babies to lose weight right after birth. He should regain the weight before a couple of weeks go by. c. The wife probably cannot breast-feed and they should start formula feeding immediately. d. He must have an eating disorder.