In an experiment, the independent variable __________
A) is the one the investigator expects to be influenced by another variable
B) is the one the investigator expects to cause changes in another variable
C) cannot be manipulated or controlled by the researcher
D) is the number that describes how two measures are associated with each other
Answer: B
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Rogers postulated that children would develop a negative self-concept if they:
A. received primarily conditional positive regard B. ignored the influence of their cognitive unconscious C. utilized defense mechanisms to deal with anxiety D. operated under an internal locus of control
The best résumé
a. projects a positive, yet conservative image. b. is on high-quality white, ivory, or beige paper. c. avoids information unrelated to the job. d. is all of these.
Piaget judged whether infants understood object permanence on the basis of whether
a. they responded affirmatively during interviews. b. a parent indicated that the ability was present. c. they stared longer at impossible scenes than at possible scenes. d. they searched for hidden or missing objects.
Going from broad to specific conclusions is called __________, while going from specific examples to broad conclusions is called __________ reasoning
a. theoretical; analytical b. deductive; inductive c. analytical; theoretical d. inductive; deductive