Give an example of an acronym and explain how such a mnemonic device works
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An acronym is a word made from the first letter of each item to be learned. Thus, the names of the Great Lakes can be learned by using the word HOMES (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior).
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Which one of the following is the first step in testing a hypothesis?
a. Deducing consequences that can be observed. b. Asking the views of authorities to see if it satisfies the criteria. c. Selecting or developing research instruments for data collection d. Reviewing the literature in the field to see if the hypothesis is consistent with the body of knowledge
Two normal populations of scores both have a mean of 140 and a standard deviation of 10. If samples of 25 observations are drawn from each population, how often would you expect to get mean differences between 0 and +5?
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Which one of the following is a management idea of Chris Argyris?
a) Workers must be willing to accept the absolute authority of supervisors if they want the company to make profits. b) Organizational goals will always, out of necessity, be more important than individual needs. c) Management improves the workplace when it serves the human needs of the individual as well as organizational needs. d) The power needs of employers and supervisors should receive greater priority than those of employees.
Knowing more about the causes of learning or behavioral difficulties is helpful in
a. providing a better understanding of the child. b. suggesting treatment approaches. c. enabling better communication among various human service agencies. d. all of the above.