In general, a positive correlation means as the values of one variable , there is a tendency for the values of the other variable to
a. increase; increase
b. increase; decrease
c. decrease; increase
d. decrease; decrease
a
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Which of the following accurately pairs the insanity rule with its description?
a. irresistible impulse—lack of willpower or control over behavior b. M'Naghten Rule—lack of willpower or control over behavior c. M'Naghten Rule—unable to help in one's defense d. irresistible impulse—did not know right from wrong
The _____ section describes exactly how the study was conducted in sufficient detail that a person who read it could replicate the study
a. Method b. Results c. Introduction d. Discussion
What are the three required conditions for emotional authorship?
a. Consistency, exclusivity, and priority b. Conformity, compliance, and obedience c. Authority, identity, and acculturation d. Consensus, group membership, and motive e. Attribution, stereotype, and prejudice
According to the American Psychiatric Association, this is one of the key factors of a psychological disorder.
a. The disturbance does not lead to distress or disability in the person's life. b. The disturbance causes significant dysfunction in the person's life. c. The disturbance is explained by a biological, organic cause (e.g., a stroke or tumor). d. The disturbances, while bizarre, do not violate social and/or cultural norms.