A study that tracks the same group of people over time is called a(n) __________ study
a. experimental
b. longitudinal
c. cross-sectional
d. observational
Answer: b
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You form an opinion on why prejudice and stereotypes exist and persist over time after reading a chapter from your textbook. Then, you take a moment to analyze the validity of your own opinion and explore other reasons why prejudice and stereotypes exist and persist. What does this exemplify?
A. an interaction with your own opinion B. social influence on your opinion C. falsification of your opinion D. a critical analysis of your own opinion
Which of the following represents a simple (Donders A) reaction?
a. A receptionist's telephone has several buttons corresponding to different telephone numbers. When the telephone rings the receptionist responds by pressing the button that is flashing on and off. b. When a resident of the apartment building rings a bell the security guard responds by pressing a button that opens the front door. If a nonresident rings the bell the guard does not let that person in the building. c. When a bicyclist sees a stop sign he puts on his brakes to stop. d. When the alarm clock goes off a person can either press the "snooze" button or else turn the alarm off.
Which of the following U.S. children is most likely to get his or her permanent teeth first?
A) Brooke, an obese girl B) Malik, an undernourished boy C) Jack, a well-nourished boy of average weight D) Sasha, an undernourished girl
Your child has just begun saying "No!" and "Mine!" frequently and is exhibiting temper tantrums. Your child is
a. babbling. b. mimicking you. c. showing behavior typical of the terrible twos. d. showing arrested language and psychosocial development.