Robert asks Thomas if he heard a knock at the door, and Thomas says that he did not. Robert, swearing he heard a knock, goes to the door and opens it, but there is no one there. Signal detection researchers would label Thomas's report of no knock as a ________.
A. false alarm
B. miss
C. hit
D. correct rejection
Answer: D
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a. a histogram showing data from a sample. b. a polygon showing data from a sample. c. a bar graph showing data from a population. d. a smooth curve showing data from a population.
How does the hypovolemic thirst signal get from the kidneys to the brain?
A. Signals are sent from the organum vasculosum lamina terminalis. B. The vagus nerve sends signals from the heart to the brain. C. The kidneys prompt release and production of hormones renin and angiotensin II. D. The median preoptic nucleus detects low water volume directly via its blood supply.
Imagine that Sigmund Freud and Abraham Maslow are comparing notes as they both reflect on their careers. After some discussion, what point of agreement might arise from their discussions?
a) "We had similar views of human nature." b) "We tended to overemphasize genetic factors." c) "Our critics said we relied too much on case studies and a narrow selection process." d) "Our critics said we overemphasized the importance of factors outside of a person's control."
Which is not a principle of the APA ethics code?
a. Beneficence and Nonmaleficence b. Integrity c. Justice d. Honesty