A study of 1,500 adolescents found that, starting in the 6th grade to the end of 8th grade, there is a steady decline in students' perceptions of teacher support, autonomy in the classroom, and __________.
A) understanding of education's value
B) feelings of school safety
C) clarity of school rules and regulations
D) ability to perform academically
Ans: C) clarity of school rules and regulations
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a. perceptual invariance. b. perceptual assimilation. c. adjusting just noticeable differences. d. sensory adaptation.
A child with Turner’s syndrome
a. is considered to be genetically male. b. has only one X chromosome and no additional X or Y chromosome. c. is considered to be transsexual. d. is characterized by all of these.
Homogeneous attrition specifically threatens population validity.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
All of the following are ways in which mental health professionals might function as scientist-practitioners EXCEPT
A. analyzing their own motivations and reasons for helping people with psychological problems. B. evaluating their own assessments and treatments for effectiveness. C. conducting research leading to new information about mental disorders and their treatments. D. using the most current diagnostic and treatment procedures.