Contrary to Piaget's ideas about infants, more recent studies have shown that they may possess
a. schemes. c. operations.
b. symbolic competencies. d. abilities of adaptation.
B
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An industrial/organizational psychologist correlates the responses to the even numbered items on a selection test with the responses to the odd-numbered items from the same test. Which of the following answers BEST describes the concern of the psychologist?
a. Parallel form reliability b. Split-half reliability c. Test-retest reliability d. Scorer reliability
Austin is a very aggressive child who watches a lot of violent programs on television. Research has found a statistically significant, positive correlation between watching television and behaving aggressively. Based on this correlational evidence, which of the following statements is true about Austin's aggression?
A. Watching violent programs on television caused Austin to behave aggressively. B. Austin has always been aggressive, and so he prefers to watch violent shows. C. If Austin's parents refused to let him watch violent shows, Austin would stop behaving aggressively. D. Several factors could be influencing both Austin's aggression and his preference for violent shows.
Regarding short-answer tests, such as fill-in-the-blank or define a term, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Short-answer tests are less difficult than other types of tests because the questions themselves often contain information that will help to answer the question. b. The best way to prepare for short-answer tests is to overlearn the details of the course. c. As you study for short-answer tests, it is best to pay attention to the lists of related terms. d. When taking a short-answer test, it is best to start with questions you are sure you know, followed by those you probably know.
Evidence links the X and Y sex chromosomes to gay sexual orientation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false