A researcher uses an anonymous survey to investigate the television-viewing habits of American adolescents. Based on the set of 356 surveys that were completed and returned, the researcher finds that these students spend an average of 3.1 hours each day watching television. For this study, the set of 356 students who returned surveys is an example of a _______
a. parameter c. population
b. statistic d. sample
D
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a. They experience catharsis. b. They show a decrease in prosocial behaviors and an increase in aggressive feelings and behaviors. c. They experience catharsis and show an increase in aggressive feelings and behaviors. d. They experience catharsis, show a decrease in prosocial behaviors, and show an increase in aggressive feelings and behaviors.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic types of tools used by psychologists to measure personality?
a. personal interview b. objective tests c. projective tests d. aptitude tests
Which of the following is not one of the types of motivations discussed by your textbook?
a. Conscious motivations b. Unconventional motivations c. Preconscious motivations d. Contraconscious motivations
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false