Dr. Newhart identified 369 traits that are apparent in each individual's personality. He then used a mathematical tool determined which traits were correlated with others, and he was able to reduce his list to fourteen major traits. In other words, Dr. Newhart used __________ to identify the trait clusters.
A. a q-sort
B. factor analysis
C. a functional analysis
D. psychoanalysis
Answer: B
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a. set apart reliability issues from validity issues. b. urged the synthesis of basic and applied research. c. emphasized the importance of experimental methodologies. d. reduced the distinction between hypotheses and theories.
Ambiguous stimuli demonstrate that
a. we passively record the events and stimuli around us. b. we actively construct meaningful perceptions. c. we are very quick to undergo sensory adaptation. d. sensory gating prevents us from experiencing sensory overload in everyday situations.
Simone runs simply because it gives her pleasure to exercise outside and to leave her daily worries behind as she works up a sweat. In this instance, Simone is ________ to run
a. extrinsically motivated b. intrinsically motivated c. justifying her desire d. generating a reason
A three-year-old's understanding of "belief" can be illustrated by __________
a) sleight-of-hand tricks b) hide and seek c) a false belief problem d) truth or dare