Research by Horowitz (1980) comparing the "scientific" method of jury selection with the conventional method found that, overall
A. the scientific method was consistently superior.
B. the conventional method was consistently superior.
C. neither was superior to the other for every type of trial.
D. the traditional method was more effective only in those trials in which there were explicit relationships between personality and demographic variables and juror's votes.
C
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a. A total hysterectomy involves removal of the uterus and a radical hysterectomy involves removal of the uterus and vagina. b. A total hysterectomy involves removal of just the ovaries and a radical hysterectomy involves removal of the uterus. c. A total hysterectomy involves removal of the uterus and cervix and a radical hysterectomy involves removal of the uterus, cervix, ovaries and surrounding tissues. d. There is no difference; both terms refer to the same procedure.
What is a weakness of the theory that the interpretation of body symptoms, such as an increased heart rate, could lead to increasing anxiety and, ultimately, to panic??
a. ?Patients are more worried about appearing weird than about heart attacks. b. ?Panic does not increase levels of the stress hormone cortisol. c. ?Patients are not affected by an injection of sodium lactate. d. ?Panic does not increase levels of the neurotransmitter orexin.
The University of Illinois is starting a research project that compares the test performance of students who sleep eight hours a night and eat well-balanced meals with students who skip sleep and eat only junk food. This research project will most likely be directed by ____ psychologists.?
a. ?clinical b. ?health care c. ?occupational d. ?personality
Which perceptual ability is least developed at birth?
A. hearing B. smell C. taste D. vision