When psychologists question how well the results of a study apply to other samples or perhaps other situations, they are inquiring about the _____ of the study
a. validity
b. generalizability
c. verifiability
d. reliability
Answer: B
Rationale: One way to increase the possibility that research results will generalize is to study a large group of subjects.
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Hazel was not wearing her helmet when she had an accident on her bicycle. As she fell, her brain was punctured by a broken spoke from the wheel of her bike, causing a rupture of her brain and hemorrhaging. Hazel experiences which type of head injury?
a. concussion c. contusion b. cerebral laceration d. anoxia
The technique of self-induced manipulation of awareness, often used for the purpose of relaxation and self-reflection is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The ability to notice oneself in a mirror or photograph is called
a. personal agency. b. self-recognition. c. identity foreclosure. d. the psychological comparisons phase.
According to studies by Luyckx et al. (2013) of identity development in adolescence and early adulthood, individuals have two cycles of exploration and commitment. In the second cycle, the individual engages in
a. relationship building. b. exploration in breadth. c. exploration in depth. d. identity foreclosure.