A researcher decides to use only male participants in an experiment comparing two treatment conditions. For this study, what method is being used to control participant gender?
a. randomization
b. matching
c. holding constant
d. limiting the range
c
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A psychologist who attributes the development of a particular trait to nature is presuming that the trait is a result of
a. sociocultural influences. b. genetic endowment. c. an imitated set of behaviors. d. a learned response to environmental stimuli.
Jenny takes out her frustration and anger by throwing darts at drawings of the person who angered her. What is the most likely outcome?
A. Jenny will continue to be angry or may even get more angry. B. Jenny will lose dart throwing skills from not using a standard board. C. The regular venting of frustration will serve as a release valve and reduce her anger. D. Jenny's friends will find the dartboard and make matters worse.
Identify the four categories of adolescent identity according to Marcia
What will be an ideal response?
___ refers to processes like modernization of communities as well as the extending reach of media and communication, and it ___ cognitive development
a. Globalization; does not affect b. Globalization; influences change in c. Nationalization; only impacts school practices, which in turn impact d. Nationalization has a negative impact on