The results of even the most interesting study might be of little use, depending on
a. how the results are interpreted.
b. whether or not the scientific community agrees with the results.
c. how the study was conducted.
d. what the independent variable were.
C
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In a study concerning the cues that signal deception, Winston uses the number of times a person shifts in his or her seat as a measure of lying. Virginia points out that people may shift their position because they are nervous about being perceived as a liar, even though they are actually telling the truth. Virginia is questioning the ____ of Winston's measure of lying
a. internal validity b. construct validity c. interrater reliability d. mundane realism
Rainey is studying emotional response patterns and how they vary with age. She has an extremely long survey instrument that asks for responses to a variety of situations throughout an individual's life. Because the instrument is so long, her best methodological choice is a(n)____
a. personal interview b. e-mail questionnaire c. group questionnaire d. phone interview
Insisting on a regular schedule for sleep helps establish a firm body rhythm. This is best achieved by linking a response, such as sleeping with a specific stimulus, such as going to bed at a specific time, a technique known as
a. sleep restriction. b. the relaxation response. c. stimulus control. d. the paradoxical intention.
Maggie's fear of flying is treated by exposing her through a headset to a three-dimensional, computer-generated "world" in which she can experience walking onto a plane, being seated, and taking off. This computerized environment that responds to Maggie's head movements is part of a behavioral therapy known as __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word