A direct relationship between two variables in which an increase in one is related to an increase in the other, and a decrease in one is related to a decrease in the other is _____
a. a positive correlation
b. a negative correlation
c. a correlation coefficient
d. positive reliability
a
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Which one of the following statements best describes cognitive dissonance theory?
a. "People don't like to be hypocrites." b. "People are very stubborn about holding onto their attitudes." c. "People have a hard time seeing things from others' perspective." d. "People prefer others who share their opinions and attitudes."
Dr. Shulter is studying the family members of individuals with schizophrenia, looking for characteristics that occur in individuals with schizophrenia and, in milder forms, in family members who do not have schizophrenia. What is Dr. Shulter doing?
a. Conducting twin studies b. Identifying and studying endophenotypes c. Conducting adoption studies d. Identifying and studying the interaction between genes and the environment
Experimental evidence suggesting that the standard model of consolidation needs to be revised are data that show that the hippocampus was activated during retrieval of ___________ memories.
A. recent and remote episodic B. recent and remote semantic C. recent episodic D. remote semantic
Which of these constructive coping techniques focuses on altering the stressful situation itself?
a. Problem-focused coping c. Healthy-focused coping b. Emotion-focused coping d. Appraisal-focused coping