A researcher uses interviews to determine the rate of alcoholism among African Americans, European Americans, and Native Americans. What type of research is this researcher using?
a) a longitudinal study
b) naturalistic observation
c) an epidemiological study
d) a quasi-experimental study
c
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Which memory system is referred to in your text as "working memory"?
a. sensory memory b. short-term memory c. long-term memory d. all of these collectively
The introduction of formal preschool education has only happened in the last hundred years
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Learning to ride a bike is just like learning to hit a baseball. Which theory of language acquisition might support this statement?
A) Imitation account B) General cognitive processing account C) Nativist account D) Social pragmatics account
When making diagnoses and conducting therapy, psychologists should
a. take into account their clients' personal differences regarding age, race, culture, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. b. use an unstated standard for judging what is normal for each individual. c. ignore cultural differences and use one psychological perspective for viewing all clients. d. use the behavior of the middleclass American male as a standard for assessing what is "average."