In two classic experiments (Coie & Kupersmidt, 1983; Dodge, 1983) using sociometric ratings at the end of play sessions with strangers, researchers found a definite causal link between __________ and rejected status.

A. "like" ratings
B. reputation
C. aggression
D. being very friendly


Answer: C

Psychology

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A sample of difference scores has a mean of MD = 5 with a variance of s2 = 100 . If effect size is measured using Cohen's d, what is the value of d?

a. 5/10 b. 5/100 c. 25/100 d. Cannot determine without knowing the sample size

Psychology

Jonathan and his friends have been "bar hopping" all night and are drunk. They see a car with a sticker on it from a rival college. Without a second thought, they vandalize the car. This serious lack of thought and normal behavioral restraint is known as

a. alcohol myopia. b. binge drinking. c. divergent thinking. d. alcohol psychosis.

Psychology

According to linguistic theory, as children are exposed to a specific language, a process called ________ takes place, whereby "switches" for the grammatical rules for that language are set

a. overregularization c. recasting b. parameter setting d. semantic bootstrapping

Psychology

Describe the controversies in child development

What will be an ideal response?

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