A psychologist collects data from a large number of people. She places each person on a continuum ranging from high to low conscientiousness and makes predictions about how people in the high range will act compared to those in the low range. This psychologist is using which approach to understanding personality?
A. Type approach
B. Nomothetic approach
C. Idiographic approach
D. Common trait approach
B
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Carl is conducting a study to determine the effects of the new technology-assisted learning methods among students. As part of this study, he has selected a group of university students, male and female, in the age group of 18 to 24 years. These students have been using the new methods of learning. In terms of research methodology, this group best describes a _____
A) control group B) population C) placebo group D) sample
One thing that apparently contributed to the spread of opium smoking in China was
A. a 1644 edict from the emperor forbidding tobacco smoking. B. religious opposition to the use of alcohol. C. widespread planting of opium poppies in China. D. miners and railroad workers returning from America brought the habit with them.
If a group of soldiers are given orders, who of the following is LEAST likely to follow them?
A. Desmond, who believes the war is justified B. Tom, who is standing a few feet in front of the officer giving orders C. Talia, who has teammates with non-unanimous opinions about the orders D. Lucia, who has followed smaller orders in the past
What percentage of 22- to 25-year-olds lives with a parent?
A) 4 B) 13 C) 26 D) 42