When a researcher came to the daycare center to conduct observations, the teachers reported far fewer behavioral problems in their classroom than when the observer was not there. The teachers hypothesized that having the researcher in the room caused the
children to be on their best behavior. This is an example of _________.
a. observer bias
b. hindsight bias
c. false consensus effect
d. reactivity
Answer: D
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a. Normal b. Positively skewed c. Negatively skewed d. Bell curve
Arlene believes that she has lots of social support in her life because she has a large family and lots of friends. Arlene's views are consistent with the ____ model of social support
a. intimacy b. social contact c. adaptation level d. self-focused
A child who begins walking well unassisted at 12 months is close to the average age for accomplishing this skill
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
One goal of therapy for transvestic disorder is to ____
a. reduce or stop the transvestic behavior b. help the family cope with the transvestite c. help the transvestite cope with their feelings of anxiety and guilt d. return the transvestite to gainful employment