In the 1970s, a 13-year-old girl was found locked up in a room, strapped to a potty chair. Because she had grown up in a world without human speech, researchers studied "Genie's" ability to acquire words, grammar, and pronunciation. This type of research is called ________________________ because a lot of data were gathered about a single case.
a) a case study
b) a representative sample
c) a single-blind study
d) a naturalistic observation
ANS: A, A case study looks at only one person in great detail.
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a. True b. False
When people who are confronted by stressful situations engage in self-blame, they are MOST likely to
a. show evidence of catharsis or displaced aggression. b. experience a decrease in their overall level of autonomic arousal. c. find that their social support networks are strengthened. d. aggravate and perpetuate problematic emotional reactions to stress.
Which type of intelligence is best associated with Daniel Goleman?
a. Musical b. Emotional c. Naturalistic d. Bodily-kinesthetic
Peter and Kirsten share a warm relationship and are able to count on each other for emotional support. What does their relationship demonstrate?
a. passion c. intimacy b. romance d. commitment