Research suggests that mammals—such as dogs, cats, and primates—are the only animals which demonstrate consistent personalities
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Answer: False
Rationale: Personality traits have been observed in non-mammals—including birds, ants, and even octopi.
You might also like to view...
A disadvantage of open-ended questions is that
a. they provide limited scope for response. b. answers may be difficult to categorize. c. they reflect the researcher's point of view. d. none of these
Which of the following in NOT a reason why police should be cautious in enlisting a psychologist to assist in hostage negotiation?
A. Psychologists have little formal training on the topic B. Predictors of probable dangerousness in a given person are very poor C. Psychologists may side with the hostage taker, reflecting the Stockholm syndrome D. Statistical methods are more accurate predictors of outcome than is clinical judgment
Discuss descriptive statistics and what they reveal to a researcher. Give an example of when each type of statistic would be most useful.
What will be an ideal response?
Marjorie is still able to speak, although she has great difficulty comprehending language. Damage was most likely to
a. the somatosensory area. b. Broca's area. c. Wernicke's area. d. the limbic system.