In the context of survey research, identify a true statement about a sample.
A. It should not involve a random selection of participants.
B. It comprises people chosen to represent a larger group of interest.
C. It is usually not representative of a broader population.
D. It should necessarily include less than 500 members.
Answer: B
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A. top-down processing B. complex processing C. bottom-up processing D. perceptual constancy
Maccoby and Jacklin (1974) found that girls are more likely to comply with the directions of adults than boys, and they are more readily influenced by others than boys are. One explanation your authors offer for these findings is that
a. girls are genetically more docile and conforming than boys b. girls are more empathetic than boys, so they don't want to hurt feelings by disagreeing. c. girls are trained by their mothers to be "agreeable," while boys are trained by their fathers to be "confrontational.". d. girls value harmony and don't want people to start arguing.
Stark and others (2010) showed participants slides of a man stealing a woman's wallet and slipping it in his jacket. Then an auditory recording recounted the event, stating that the wallet had been slipped into his pants. The results showed that
a. false memories tended to occur in the visual cortex. b. false memories tended to occur in the auditory cortex. c. false memories rarely occurred. d. memories could be accurately retrieved if participants visualized the crime.
You want to learn more about holistic thinking. Based on the study described in Module Six, which culture would you want to visit?
A. southern United States B. China C. Africa D. northern Europe