As a general rule, the testability of a theory rests with:
A. its compatibility with other theories.
B. the generalizability of its predictions.
C. its comprehensiveness.
D. the precision of its predictions.
Answer: D
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A. psychodynamic B. psychosocial C. behavioral D. sociocultural
If it is revealed that a new drug is correlated with cancer, it means that the drug:
a. causes cancer. b. probably causes cancer. c. may cause cancer. d. does not cause cancer.
One name that has been used for hallucinogenic drugs is psychedelic, which means
A. mind-viewing, and implies a beneficial, visionary effect. B. mind-destroying. C. insanity-producing. D. mind-building, implying greater intelligence.
The Asch effect would be expected to operate in cases where
a. there is secret balloting to decide the new class president. b. jurors discuss whether someone is guilty in a jury trial. c. an entire class is getting high grades on a psychology exam. d. people write responses to an essay contest on "Why I Love America." e. a doctor must determine her patient's diagnosis independently.