According to Popper, the theories of Freud and Adler cannot be considered scientific because they:
a. make too many risky predictions
b. make postdictions rather than predictions
c. make predictions rather than postdictions
d. are too easily falsified
b. make postdictions rather than predictions
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Winecoff and colleagues (2011) used several methods to assess changes in cognitive performance and emotional behavior as adults age. Which of the following areas were NOT measured as part of this research?
a. immediate recall b. delayed recall c. recognition d. distributed practice
A psychologist uses the double-blind technique in her research design. She is trying to avoid:
A. experimenters' and subjects' expectations from affecting the study B. self-reinforcement C. a biased sample D. self-selection bias
According to Dr. Seuss, the Star-Belly Sneetches only want to identify with other Star-Belly Sneetches. They consider themselves as being different from Plain-Belly Sneetches and do not identify with them. What principle of prejudice theory is Dr. Seuss illustrating??
a. ?social categories b. ?distinctiveness theory c. ?confirmation bias d. ?authoritarianism
Beth is the new director of the Municipal Water Conservation Board. Because the board has not been very successful in its appeals to encourage residents to stop wasting water, Beth has decided to change how their message is presented
She's decided to change the public service ads sponsored by the Municipal Water Conservation Board. Which of the following television appeals would be most likely to encourage the public to use less water? a. "If nobody conserves water, the city will have to impose mandatory restrictions." b. "If you leave the water running when you brush your teeth, in one week, you will have wasted enough water to fill your bathroom." c. "I know that water conservation devices are expensive, but it is for the good of the community that you install them." d. "If you do not find a way to reduce your water usage, we will have to take punitive action."