In a correlational study, the relationship between self-esteem and body image is greater for females than males. In this case, gender is
A) An internal variable.
B) A dependent variable.
C) An interactive variable.
D) A moderator variable.
Answer: D
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Perception is most affected in foreign policy by
a. defense mechanisms. c. groupthink. b. historical analogies. d. all of the above.
Which of the following statements about economic equality applies most accurately to Americans?
A. Most Americans believe that all people should be paid on the basis of their economic needs: "equality of results." B. Most Americans believe that everyone has the right to get ahead: "equality of opportunity." C. Most Americans believe in the preferential treatment of women and minorities in hiring: "equality of access." D. Most Americans believe in the idea of having a top limit on what people can earn: "equality of wealth." E. Most Americans believe that citizens who participate in politics should have guaranteed income: "equality of participants."
What does the miracle of aggregation compensate for?
a. the uncertainty of response rates b. the uncertainty of participation rates c. low levels of information among politicians d. low levels of information among the mass public e. low levels of information among opinion leaders
Which of the following statements about persons who typically commit serious crimes is incorrect?
A) They are unwilling to accept the mores of the people who write the law. B) They have a strong sense of responsibility. C) They are disproportionately young, poor, and members of racial or ethnic minority groups. D) Many have acute emotional and social problems.