Based on findings from Coakley and White’s (1992) interviews with young people from London, which of the following were identified as factors that explain young people’s decisions about participation in sporting activities?
A. consideration of the future, especially transition to adulthood
B. desire to play and extend personal competence and autonomy
C. constraints related to money, parents and opposite-sex friends
D. all of these
Answer: D
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The conjunction rule states that
a. the probability of two events co-occurring is the sum of the probabilities of each event occurring. b. the probability of two events co-occurring is equal to or less than the probability of either event occurring alone. c. people make decisions based upon both the costs and benefits of the choices. d. people make decisions based upon possible benefits when the choices are framed positively and based upon possible costs when the choices are framed negatively.
Suring preschool years, girls and boys gain about ____ to ____ pounds a year
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following would be most appropriate for the use of biofeedback procedures?
a. conditioning children who are bullies to be less aggressive b. conditioning children to be on time for school c. conditioning executives to reduce their blood pressure d. conditioning coyotes to stay away from sheep
Which of the following is NOT an alternative explanation for the pattern of sex differences in mate selection proposed by evolutionary theory?
a. In many cultures, women have less power and wealth, so they choose a mate who can provide that for them. b. Men prefer a certain "look" in a mate because the culture has taught them what to prefer. c. Women are more selective when choosing a mate because they are "pursued" rather than being the "pursuer." d. Men prefer more attractive mates because having a good-looking mate confers status within the social group.