In order to determine whether women talk more than men, a group of researchers used an electronically activated recorder to track people's conversations,
counting the number of words spoken in a day by women and men. These researchers used the recorder during which step in the scientific method?
a. gathering evidence to test the hypothesis
b. theory building
c. defining the problem
d. proposing a hypothesis
ANSWER: a
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a. a behavioral excess. b. a behavioral deficit. c. resistant to change. d. targeted later on.
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a. autoimmune disorders c. headaches b. lack of energy d. infertility
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A) People are able to recognize flattery and usually are not affected by it. B) Most of the time, flattery creates a negative impression rather than a positive impression. C) Flattery is successful only when it is expressed through nonverbal means like nodding and smiling. D) Although we are quick to interpret as insincere the compliments people make toward others, we readily accept compliments directed toward us.
According to Squire et al. (1990), the brain is organized into two general categories. They are:
A) semantic and episodic B) priming and skills C) procedural and nonprocedural D) long term and short term E) declarative and nondeclarative