Distal factors on development are represented in which system of Bronfenbrenner’s model?
a. exosystem
b. microsystem
c. mesosystem
d. macrosystem
d. macrosystem
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Mackenzie took part in an experiment where she was told she would be required to sit alone in a darkened room for 30 minutes, after which she would be asked to complete a brief questionnaire about her future goals and plans. When she finished the questionnaire, she was told the experiment was over. Mackenzie never really understood the purpose of the study, and she wasn't sure why she had to wait
in the darkened room before filling out the short questionnaire. In this case, it would appear that the researchers who conducted the experiment a. did not use an adequate debriefing procedure. b. failed to obtain informed consent. c. violated Mackenzie's right to privacy. d. did not provide adequate protection from harm.
Which of the following research questions is best suited for descriptive statistics?
A. Are creative individuals also intelligent in general? B. How are calorie intake and weight related for adults over 30 year old? C. What is the relationship between extroversion and depressive symptoms among teenagers? D. What percentage of students are on scholarships at various universities?
According to the gate theory of pain perception, which of the following would be most likely to close the pain gate and reduce pain?
A. Chronic stress B. Low arousal levels C. High arousal levels D. Physical exertion
A team of researchers wants to test the hypothesis that drinking wine makes people like jazz more
They randomly assign college students who are 21 or over to one room in which they will drink wine and listen to jazz or to another room in which they will drink water and listen to jazz. It happens that the "wine room" has a big window with nice scenery outside, while the "water room" is windowless, dark, and dingy. The most serious flaw in this experiment is that it a. is low in external validity. b. is low in internal validity. c. did not randomly select the participants from all college students in the country. d. is low in psychological realism.