You are a member of the next generation of social psychologists. If you follow Lewin's advice (1946, as presented in your text), your research questions can best be tested using
a. common sense and intuition.
b. observation.
c. correlational designs.
d. the experimental method.
Answer: D
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A. acquaintance rapist B. anger rapist C. power rapist D. sadistic rapist
Parents decide to implement the following plan to reduce swearing in their two adolescent daughters. Each time a girl swears, she is fined a penny. Results from the motivation literature suggest that this strategy is likely to _____ because _____.
A) succeed; pennies add up to large fines over time B) succeed; it provides an extrinsic reason not to swear C) fail; it decreases the intrinsic reinforcement associated with saying swear words D) fail; mild threats can actually increase the desirability of taboo behaviour
Research on independence in adolescents suggests that
a. with greater independence adolescents become emotionally detached from their parents. b. adolescents who feel close to their parents show more independence and self-reliance. c. greater independence is related to poor academic performance. d. greater independence is related to more disagreements with parents.
Erikson's psychosocial theory was criticized for underestimating the cognitive capabilities of children
Indicate whether the statement is true or false