In what way does an experiment differ from other research designs?
What will be an ideal response?
The use of an independent variable allows for a better test of causal relationships.
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Marta's son Roberto is very upset and angry. He is overtired from their trip to the zoo, and he just fell down and scraped his knee on the sidewalk. Marta brings Roberto on her lap, and tries to comfort him by talking about all the fun they have had and how tiring the day was. What is she teaching Roberto?
a. She is teaching him that big boys should not cry. b. She is teaching him how to use language to gain control of intense feelings. c. She is teaching him that he has no control over his feelings. d. She is teaching him to feel afraid of her.
Which of the following early approaches to psychology developed the idea of insight when people solve problems?
a. introspectionism b. the gestalt approach c. behaviorism d. Ebbinghaus and his followers
Adler suggested that the principal motive in human personality is
A) sex. B) striving for superiority. C) aggression. D) self-actualization.
Maricella always uses less seasoning on her food than do the other members of her family. Her sister has just taken an introductory psychology course and says to Maricella, __________
a) "I know what you are – you are a taster pro." b) "I know what you are – you are a taster queen." c) "I know what you are – you are a supertaster." d) "I know what you are – you are a Gustavus Adolphus."