Studies being conducted on the Internet, where participants are self-selected volunteers, provide examples of ________ samples.
A. random
B. nonrandom
C. unbiased
D. accurate
Answer: B
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a. works best when the person points out how independent they have been prior to the request. b. is usually a last resort. c. works as long as the supplicator does not offer a potential benefit or bribe. d. cannot work because of the social norm to help those in need.
Christine has conducted a study in which family caregivers of young adults with severe developmental disabilities were trained in stress reduction methods. After finding it to be very successful, she compares her results to the results of other researchers who have assessed the effectiveness of various stress reduction methods. Christine is assessing the ____ of her research
a. credibility b. transferability c. dependability d. confirmability
The movement toward community psychology was fueled by ALL BUT WHICH of the following?
a. discontent with use of the medical model for psychological problems b. the general sociopolitical climate and activism of the 1960s c. less emphasis on environmental influences on people's behavior d. greater emphasis on social influences on people's behavior
Which of the following statements about sensation seeking is NOT true?
a. men show higher sensation seeking b. sensation seeking decreases with age c. low sensation seeking is related to being social d. high sensation seeking is related to taking risks