Felix collected convincing experimental data suggesting that cigarette smoking causes lung cancer. He therefore concluded that exposure to air pollution does not cause lung cancer. Felix has failed to appreciate the principle of:
A) spurious variables
B) equifinality
C) induction
D) covariation
B
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a. samples broadly across the domain of interest b. can be used to accurately estimate future performance c. actually taps into a particular theoretical construct d. consistently measures the behavior of interest
__________ is the traditional form of psychoanalytic therapy as pioneered by Sigmund Freud
a. Psychoanalysis c. Ego psychology b. Insight therapy d. Psychogenesis
Katarina has the conviction that she can do what she sets out to do, whether it is mastering a new skill or reaching her goal of becoming a U.S. citizen. Psychologists call this feeling of competence ________
a. a performance goal. b. drive. c. self-efficacy. d. the need for achievement.
When you walk on a balance beam, which neural structure helps you maintain your equilibrium?
What will be an ideal response?