Whose name is correctly associated with the theory of cognitive dissonance?

a. Jerome Bruner
b. George Miller
c. Howard Kendler
d. Leon Festinger


d. Leon Festinger

Psychology

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If researchers reported that, for a correlated-groups design, t(20) = 3.57, p <.05, you can conclude that:

a. the null hypothesis should be rejected. b. you should fail to reject the null hypothesis. c. the alternative hypothesis was incorrect. d. the study needs to be repeated.

Psychology

Why are "best friend" relationships important in middle childhood?

a. They provide a model for relationships with authority figures. b. They protect children from the peer group. c. They rarely break up and often last a lifetime. d. They provide a context for working on relationships in which both members have equal power, status, and access to resources.

Psychology

_____ is settling for a job that does not fully utilize one's skills, abilities, and training

a. Underemployment c. Overemployment b. Desperation employment d. Job resignation

Psychology

Justine is an African American child who prefers to watch African American characters on television. This tendency is positively related to her

a. acts of aggression. c. self-esteem. b. civil disobedience. d. social withdrawal.

Psychology