The "leniency bias" refers to the
a. tendency of jurors to go easier on ingroup defendants.
b. impact of judicial instructions on jurors.
c. the tendency for jury deliberation to tilt toward acquittal.
d. the finding that judges are harsher on defendants than are juries.
c
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Sleep-inducing drugs that tend to decrease central nervous system and behavioral activity are
a. Stimulants c. Sedatives b. Narcotics d. Cannabis
Developmental psychologists are trying to evaluate different explanations for the effects of poor parenting on behavior problems in children. One important scientific thinking principle that the psychologists should keep in mind is to
A) rule out rival hypotheses using additional research. B) accept the most popular explanation even if it competes with other explanations. C) accept only those explanations which are unfalsifiable. D) develop their own explanation and exclude all others.
What field of psychology develops new scientific methods and techniques for acquiring, analyzing, and applying information?
a. Experimental b. Quantitative c. Cognitive d. Psychometrics
The research goal of "prediction" is most associated with _________ research, and the research goal of "explanation" is most associated with _________ research.
A. applied; basic B. correlational; experimental C. multimethod; single method D. nomothetic; idiographic