Beginning in childhood, one finds that females are superior to males in:
a. abstract reasoning. c. visual-spatial skills.
b. mathematics. d. verbal abilities.
D
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Several longitudinal studies found that rejection by peers in one grade lead to ________ in a later grade
a. externalizing problems b. improved behavior c. acceptance by peers d. better academic performance
According to Meehl (1957), what is one of the biggest roadblocks to adopting the statistical approach to judgment and interpretation?
a. Clinicians are generally not very adept at statistical analysis. b. Most decisions required of clinicians are too complex to be addressed though statistical means. c. There are currently too few well-validated formulas available to assist, in a meaningful way, with clinical interpretation and prediction. d. none of the above
Which reason correctly explains why marriages unravel in Western society?
A. People are less concerned for their own personal happiness. B. There are few legal and financial impediments to getting a divorce. C. Women have fewer economic opportunities available to them. D. The social services benefits of marriage, such as tax advantages, no longer exist.
What is one way to control for biased and inaccurate data derived from observations?
A. collect comparable data by running an experiment B. make an exhaustive list of behaviors to observe C. use multiple observers to make observations of the individual under study D. discuss with an experimenter whatever comes to mind