The horizontal axis of a graph is called the ________.
A. abscissa or x-axis
B. ordinate or x-axis
C. ordinate or y-axis
D. abscissa or y-axis
Answer: A
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Which of the following is an example of obedience, as defined by social psychologists?
A. A soldier shoots enemy women and children on orders from his commanding officer. B. People clean their own table in a restaurant that has a sign reading, "Please Help Keep Costs Down by Cleaning Your Table." C. Passengers move to the back of the bus to make room for other riders. D. Stan throws away all of his old ties and buys new ones to "be in style."
Based on outcome studies that have evaluated the effectiveness of light therapy for seasonal depressions, it appears that
a. many patients with seasonal affective disorders do respond well to light therapy. b. light therapy is an expensive but useless gimmick. c. no one knows the correct dosage of light. d. there is no theory to explain how light therapy could possibly work.
Between 12 and 24 months, infant growth is generally slower than it was in the first year
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A. Currently, when the American Psychological Association considers accrediting a graduate program in psychology, there are criteria related to multiculturalism that must be met. B. Although none have yet emerged, the American Psychological Association plans to introduce new divisions within its organization devoted to cultural issues such as gender, religion, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. C. The APA ethical code instructs psychologists to work with cultural sensitivity and competence. D. The Society for the Study of Ethnic Minority Issues is an APA division that illustrates clinical psychology’s current focus on multicultural issues.