Which of these steps in the research process is considered to be part of deciding the design of the experiment?
a. operationally defining the variables c. choosing an independent variable
b. choosing a dependent variable d. all of these
D
Designing an experiment involves choosing the variables to be manipulated, measured, and held constant, and operationally defining those variables.
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Which of the following statements is true about cognition, in connection with the themes of this textbook?
a. Most cognitive processes can be studied in isolation, without reference to other processes. b. Although some cognitive processes are active, most are passive. c. Most cognitive theories propose that humans actively examine the world for information. d. Cognitive processes handle neutral information better than positive information.
When Madge meets new people, she often criticizes their ideas. Madge seems to be
a. in the circle of low self-esteem and rejection. b. setting herself up for rejection. c. likely to be oversensitive to rejection herself. d. all of these.
Which of the following statements is true about factitious disorders?
A. Patients are usually revealed to be harboring a reason for malingering B. The symptoms are uncontrollable. C. There is no obvious reason for voluntarily producing symptoms. D. All of these are correct