A psychologist is interested in finding out why identical twins have different personalities. This psychologist is most interested in the goal of ________
a) description
b) explanation
c) prediction
d) control
ANS: b
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a. Validity is a non-statistical measure for non-quantitative tests. b. Validity should only be assessed when reliability is low. c. Validity is a unitary concept that represents all evidence. d. Only one type of validity must be high and the others can be low.
Unlike schizophrenia or an eating disorder, personality disorders can be viewed as disorders of a. biology rather than learning
b. learning rather than disease. c. degree rather than kind. d. functioning rather than disease.
Which of the following is NOT a receiver factor in persuasion?
a. Likability c. Expectations b. Personality d. Preexisting attitudes
Susanna is socially immature, withdrawn, and fearful. She is likely to
A) be a target of bullying. B) grow out of her problems soon. C) get special attention from teachers. D) be adopted as a "pet" by more mature classmates.