One depressive symptom that differs between people in Western versus non-Western cultures is that people in Western cultures tend to
a) exhibit more guilt.
b) experience more headaches.
c) put on significant amounts of weight.
d) suffer longer lasting bouts of insomnia.
a
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If I were to select a sample of 30-year-olds, another sample of 40-year-olds, and a third sample of 50-year-olds, test or interview them once, and then test or interview them again 10 years later, this would be an example of what kind of research design?
a. cross-sectional b. sequential c. longitudinal d. correlational
What is a difficulty with using a measure developed in one culture with a sample from a different culture?
a. The personality construct (e.g., self-esteem) might mean different things in different cultures. b. People from different cultures might interpret the questions differently. c. Questions might contain phrasing that is difficult to translate into another culture. d. all of these answers are correct
There is mounting evidence suggesting that people who are more physically attractive are perceived and treated differently than those who are less attractive. One striking example of this was found in the context of
a. speed of service at fast-food restaurants. b. health outcomes of premature infants in the hospital. c. prices quoted from a car salesperson. d. performance on a job interview.
Which of the following statements about enhancing creativity is TRUE?
a. It helps creativity to be evaluated on your solutions or ideas as soon as possible. b. Restating the problem in different ways tends to produce more creative solutions. c. Trying to hurry or forcing a solution tends to encourage creative thought. d. Following an algorithmic approach will lead to more idea generation.