Why are researchers concerned about the use of volunteer participants?


Answer: Those who volunteer may or may not be representative of people in general.

Psychology

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What is the difference in mindset between people with bulimia and people with anorexia?

A. The mindsets are essentially the same. B. The mindsets are very different-people with anorexia eventually become satisfied with their weight loss, and people with bulimia never do. C. The mindsets are very similar-those with bulimia are bothered by other people's (usually distressed) opinion about them, and those with anorexia are also very concerned, and will do their best to hide their disorder. D. The mindsets are very different-those with anorexia don't seem bothered by other people's (usually distressed) opinion about them, while those with bulimia are very concerned and will do their best to hide their disorder.

Psychology

Media portrayals of sexual behavior reinforce the idea that:

A. aggressiveness is not normal B. sexual aggressiveness causes harm C. sexual aggression is acceptable D. no means no

Psychology

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the highest needs, which we only try to achieve after we have satisfied all our other needs, are:

a. self-actualization needs b. physiological needs c. safety needs d. love and belongingness needs

Psychology

During which time period do hormones usually exert organizing effects?

A. early in development B. puberty C. when sexual interest occurs D. adulthood

Psychology