Discuss the concept of a construct and give examples of theoretical constructs.
What will be an ideal response?
• A construct is an attribute, trait, or characteristic that in itself is not directly observable but can only be inferred by looking at observable behaviors, which are hypothesized to indicate the presence of that construct.
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A person's belief about whether he or she can successfully engage in and execute a specific behavior is called:
a. inner self b. emotional intelligence c. self-efficacy d. self-esteem e. none of the above
Which statement suggests a genetic basis for gender differences??
a. ?Differential treatment of boys and girls by parents b. ?The media glamorizing gender-appropriate behavior c. ?Peer pressure among children to behave in gender-appropriate ways d. ?Finding similar gender differences across cultures
As girls move into early adolescence, they
A) feel less free to experiment with "other-gender" activities and behaviors. B) begin to explore a number of "cross-gender" activities. C) tend to reject traditionally "feminine" activities. D) are less likely than boys to show gender intensification.
If a rat that is responding on a VI 60-sec schedule of food reinforcement also starts receiving free food on a VT 20-sec schedule, then the rate of response on the VI schedule will likely
A) ?increase. B) ?decrease. C) ?remain constant. D) ?fluctuate wildly.