If a study finds that there is a strong relationship between two variables, this means that ____
a. the first variable causes a change in the second variable
b. the second variable causes a change in the first variable
c. you can draw the conclusion that each variable causes the other variable to change
d. there is a relationship between the variables but causality has not been established
d
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which theory proposes that we join groups to be able to measure the correctness of our attitudes and beliefs?
A. Maslow's hierarchy of needs B. attribution theory C. social comparison theory D. informational influence theory
Based upon findings of research, which is the best way to cope with an upcoming exam?
a. "I will go on a shopping spree to release some stress.". b. "I wish I could have had more study time.". c. "There's not much I can do about my grade, so why worry?" d. "I can demonstrate to my professor that I really do know this material.".
When Savage-Rumbaugh and colleagues compared the language performance of Kanzi,
a pygmy chimpanzee, with a 2-year-old human, they found that a. Kanzi's syntax was less complex, but his vocabulary was the same. b. the 2-year-old performed better on novel commands. c. they performed equally well. d. Kanzi's performance was better for novel forms of command. e. the 2-year-old had a larger vocabulary.