When matching is used as an experimental procedure, the effect of the matching variable:
a. is randomized.
b. is eliminated.
c. cannot be interpreted causally.
d. is counterbalanced.
C
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a. In the standard condition about 65% of the subjects obeyed to the 450-volt level. b. In the standard condition 100% of the subjects gave at least the 90-volt shock. c. Individuals were more obedient when part of an obedient group. d. When the victim complained of a heart condition only 12% were obedient. e. Having to touch the victim reduced, but did not eliminate, obedience.
High levels of empathy usually go hand in hand with high levels of helping behavior. That is, people who are very high in empathy are usually more likely to help others. This is an example of:
A) generalizability B) covariation C) conceptual validity D) construct validity
Regarding ethics in research, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Although the APA has set up guidelines for experiments with humans, they have yet to provide guidelines for research with animals. b. Researchers are not required by the APA guidelines to provide results or interpretations to participants at the end of the experiment. c. Researchers do not have to describe all risks to potential participants, and once a subject begins an experiment, his or her continued participation is no longer voluntary. d. Most university psychology departments have ethics committees that oversee the research done at the college to help ensure ethical guidelines are followed.
Renee has an idea of how her living room ought to look. She is moving the furniture, paintings, and accessories to get closer to that picture in her head. Renee is using the problem-solving technique of ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).