According to Cattell, by 1895 psychology was ____.?
a. ?a required subject for an undergraduate degree
b. ?being irreparably damaged by the Structuralist-functionalist quarreling
c. ?still synonymous with metaphysics for most Americans
d. ?most vigorously opposed by the traditional natural sciences
e. ?relatively unpopular in those few colleges that offered courses in it
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After a serious blow to the head, Hector underwent a dramatic personality change. A well-organized, extroverted person before the accident, he no longer could plan or adjust to new social situations. Hector would also laugh uncontrollably at inappropriate times. What part of Hector's brain appears to have been damaged?
A. thalamus B. temporal lobe C. frontal lobe D. hippocampus
How does the data-based approach discover middle-level abilities?
A) by analyzing the ability to solve novel problems B) by analyzing the ability to apply knowledge gained in the past C) by analyzing the correlation between performances on intelligence tests D) by analyzing the correlation between IQ scores and physical age
When a personality test is used as part of the hiring process for employment, employers in the United States have a legal obligation to show that . . .
a. Test results are reasonably valid indicators of successful job performance b. The test does not require sensitive information to be provided by the applicant c. Both of the above d. Neither of the above
Ecological validity refers to:
A) whether the results of a laboratory study can be applied to the real world. B) the impact of a scientific study on the environment. C) the degree to which animal research can be applied to humans. D) the degree to which naturalistic research techniques are used.