Standardized scores are "simple" values for the mean and standard deviation that do not change any individual's location within the distribution
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Dr. Johns researches mental disorders using laboratory methods. He stresses the importance of directly observable behaviors and the conditions or stimuli that evoke, reinforce, or extinguish them. Dr. Johns adheres to which early viewpoint of mental illness?
a. humanism b. behaviorism c. psychoanalysis d. mesmerism
Based upon research findings, which is the best way to cope with an upcoming exam?
A. using emotion-focused coping B. "I wish I could have had more study time." C. "There's not much I can do about my grade, so why worry?" D. "I can demonstrate to my professor that I really do know this material."
Current thinking, with regard to changes in different aspects of intelligence across the life span, is that:
a. fluid intelligence remains stable or increases while crystallized intelligence decreases across the life span b. both fluid and crystallized intelligence tend to increase across the life span c. both fluid and crystallized intelligence tend to decrease across the life span d. fluid intelligence decreases while crystallized intelligence remains stable or increases across the life span
Limiting children's exposure to violent TV and video games
a. appears to have little effect on children's aggression. b. increases children's aggression. c. can reduce children's aggression. d. improves academic performance.