The belief that small samples will be representative of the population from which they are selected is __________
a. the law of large numbers
b. the central limit theorem
c. the fallacy law of small numbers
d. called sensitivity to sample size
Answer: c
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a. negative correlation. b. positive correlation. c. causal relationship. d. zero correlation.
In a recent study (mentioned in your text) regarding people with aggressive outbursts, the group that received ___________ improved the most
a. Risperdal b. a placebo c. Haldol d. MAOIs
In exocytosis, what is one possible advantage of the "kiss and run" theory as it explains the release of all neurotransmitter molecules in a vesicle?
A. Signaling across the synapse is much faster. B. Fewer action potentials are needed in order to signal. C. Regaining the resting potential in the axon terminal occurs much faster. D. Neurons need fewer autoreceptors.
Warren is trying to remember the following list: table, rock, phone, and apple. When recalling the list from his short-term memory, he makes a mistake and recalls the wrong word when trying to remember the word rock. Which of the following will most likely be the word that Warren recalls instead of rock?
A. Clock B. Stone C. Hair D. Round