Which of the following is least likely to be considered when determining how to manipulate an independent variable?
A. the external validity of the study
B. the ethical considerations of a strong manipulation
C. the internal validity of the study
D. the cost of the manipulation
Answer: C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following strategies promotes children's cognitive self-regulation?
A) Encourage children to check progress toward their learning goals through self-monitoring. B) Administer a mental test and show children their scores. C) Assign age-appropriate tasks to children and then compare their performance to their agemates' performance. D) Parents and teachers cannot foster self-regulation; children must attain this independently.
Radical determinism states that
A) the majority of behavior is caused by the environment. B) only a small amount of behavior is caused by the environment. C) approximately 50% of behavior is caused by the environment. D) all behavior is caused and that free will does not exist. E) no behavior is caused and free will determines all actions.
"Senior" discounts on meals available only to individuals over age 55 provide an excellent example of a(n)
A. age norm. B. social clock. C. age grade. D. social convoy.