In an experiment, researchers manipulate the ______, and the variable that the researchers measure to see if it changes is the ______
a) dependent variable; independent variable
b) independent variable; dependent variable
c) control group; treatment group
d) treatment group; control group
b
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Mary and Harry are both experiencing financial crises in their lives. Based upon the discussion of gender differences in coping, what approach are they most likely to take?
A. Mary will tend to use emotion-focused coping; Harry will use problem-focused coping B. Harry will tend to use emotion-focused coping; Mary will use problem-focused coping C. Harry is likely to deal with the distress of the crisis, while Mary will try to take constructive action. D. Mary will do primary appraisal, and Harry will do secondary appraisal.
The facet of the trait of neuroticism that is especially relevant to stress is the facet of _______.
a. hostility b. vulnerability c. impulsiveness d. self-consciousness
An example of motor development research is
A. the comparison of various types of stimuli and their effects on reaction time of college students B. the examination of mass and distributed practice and their effects on the learning of 35-year-old subjects C.the administration of a reaction-time test to 15-year-olds and 25-year-olds and comparing their test performances D. the comparison of the body composition of male and female distance runners
The needs for belongingness and love emerge after the gratification of the immediately previous:
a. physiological needs b. safety needs c. esteem needs d. needs for rootedness