If the hypothesis is a one-tailed hypothesis, how can the experimenter determine whether the results are in the correct direction for a pretest posttest design? The experimenter checks the _____
a. absolute value of the obtained t c. pretest and posttest means
b. sign of the obtained t d. all of these
C
If the larger mean corresponds to the mean that was predicted to be larger, then the result is in the correct direction. The value of related t is always positive
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The ability to experience a sense of wellÂbeing and acceptance of one's life is most associated with
a. socioeconomic status. b. ethnicity. c. gender. d. physical health.
The personality trait of curiosity has been found to correlate positively with _______.
a. psychological well-being b. intelligence c. longevity d. all of the above
If you learn to make a response that will end an unpleasant or aversive situation, then you are exhibiting
a. avoidance learning. b. escape learning. c. latent learning. d. respondent conditioning.
When an animal or person experiences an event, they develop a mental representation of the experience. This is called ______.
A. an associative link B. latent learning C. an expectancy D. a habit