A good theory
A) provides an ultimate truth.
B) cannot be scientifically verified.
C) describes, explains, and predicts behavior.
D) is not influenced by the cultural values or beliefs of its time.
C
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A loud voice, interrupting others, and sitting at the head of the table are all examples of ____ behavior.
a. unfriendly b. dominance c. emotional d. feminine e. ineffective
How can autism be treated?
a. Behavior modification has been used to increase children's interactions with others. b. Antipsychotic medications have proven most effective in treating cases of autism. c. No treatments have proven effective in diminishing ASD symptoms. d. Electric shock treatments are effective in enhancing language development.
Suppose that you have just read an autobiography by a novelist. You read a critique of that autobiography, which argues that we must take a constructivist approach to the book. This critique is likely to emphasize that
a. people's recall is generally highly accurate. b. people systemically describe themselves as smarter and better than they really are. c. the novelist may have written things about the past that were consistent with her current interpretation of her lifeâ€"but may not have happened that way. d. existential moments shape our reality, and they are guided by our early childhood experiences.
What information should normally be reported in the results section of the research article?
a. All of the statistical analyses that were conducted, whether they are significant or not b. None—statistical analyses should be reported in the discussion section. c. Only the statistically significant results that support the research hypothesis d. Any statistical analyses that are necessary to allow for a full understanding of the meaning of the data