Internal consistency is a measure of reliability

a. true
b. false


Answer: a. true

Psychology

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Almost any behavior can be judged to be normal or abnormal depending on the specific circumstances present. This qualification for judging whether or not a behavior is abnormal is referred to as

a. situational context. b. subjective judgment. c. environmental selectivity. d. personal relativity.

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In an emergency, everyone looks to others, who are looking to them, and thus everyone appears calm so we think it is not an emergency. Latané and Darley call this:

a. coactor continuation b. social facilitation c. social exhaustion d. pluralistic ignorance

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Jennifer confronted her boyfriend about rumors that he was cheating on her with one of her friends. Because he maintained eye contact with her throughout their conversation and seemed sincere in his denial, Jennifer should conclude that a. her boyfriend must be telling the truth, because maintaining eye contact is a good sign of honesty

b. her boyfriend is obviously lying, as maintaining eye contact is a reliable sign of dishonesty. c. her boyfriend may or may not be telling the truth, because eye contact might signify either honesty or dominance. d. she should have paid more attention to his words than to his body language, as body language is easier to fake than verbal behavior.

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Approximately what percentage of U.S. older adults are widowed?

A. 10% B. 25% C. 33% D. 67%

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