In an experiment on treatments for depression, a researcher uses a sample consisting of
depressed subjects who are NOT typical of the general population of depressed subjects.
Although the treatment works on the sample subjects, it is unlikely to work on depressed
people in general. Which type of validity does this study lack?
a. analogue validity c. internal validity
b. external validity d. construct validity
B
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Describe five biosocial changes that occur during middle adulthood
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following could result from facing stressors directly and repeatedly?
A. An individual could develop multiple physical ailments. B. An individual could experience a marked decrease in subjective well-being. C. An individual could become accustomed to certain predictable negative experiences. D. An individual could develop new and more effective emotional coping strategies.
Mei is Chinese American. She is very loyal to her family. Her sister lives with her, and she mails money back to China to her father and younger brother. Mei's way of life is typical of someone who comes from a culture that is _________
a) collectivistic b) low in power distance c) feminine d) low in uncertainty avoidance
Bipedal locomotion:
a. freed up hands for other activities such as using tools, carrying objects, and using weapons. b. varied by species—some walked on hands, some walked on feet. c. was present before the hominid period. d. served no purpose.