In psychological investigations, most of the "error variance" in a study typically comes from
a. imprecise measurements made by the experimenter.
b. systematic, explained variance from the independent variable.
c. individual differences among the subjects.
d. computer errors that occur in the data analysis.
c
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A. availability heuristic B. confirmatory bias C. belief bias D. mental set
Chronic stress can
a. reduce cellular immune response to viruses. b. reduce humoral immune response to bacteria. c. suppress the immune system more the longer it lasts. d. do all of these.
Research on college student suicide indicates that ____
a. More than 50% of college students report suicidal thoughts b. money problems is the most common factor contributing to suicidal ideation and behavior among college students c. social stigmas associated with suicide does not exist among college students d. almost all graduate students who seriously considered suicide in the past 12 months confided in someone
The endocrine glands produce hormones that regulate various bodily functions. Which gland-function pair is mismatched?
a. thyroid; metabolism b. parathyroid; glucose metabolism c. anterior pituitary; reactions to stress d. posterior pituitary; uterus contraction