Hypothesis testing is a function of inferential statistics

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

Psychology

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The average IQ of this year's graduating class at Bradbury High is 112 points. The average IQ of the graduating class from 25 years ago was 107 points, and the average IQ of the graduating class from 50 years ago was 101 points. This trend is consistent with

a. heritability. b. shifts in reaction range. c. the Flynn effect. d. reciprocal determinism.

Psychology

Schaie's sequential study of stability of intellectual abilities showed that

a. both cohort and age affect intellectual performance. b. cohort, but not age, affects intellectual performance. c. age, but not cohort, affects intellectual performance. d. neither cohort nor age affects intellectual performance.

Psychology

Researchers have developed several explanations for the observation that people recall information more accurately if they try to connect that information with themselves. Chapter 5 noted that one likely explanation is that people are more likely

a. to use encoding specificity when connecting information to other people, so this problem leads to memory errors. b. to use auditory cues when connecting information to other people, so this problem leads to memory errors. c. to think about how this information is related to themselves, so this enhances recall. d. to picture themselves in an unusual context, and this novel context enhances recall.

Psychology

The drug Strattera (atomoxetine) appears effective for some children with ADHD and, according to recent research, does not cause the same ________ as stimulant medication when used in larger doses

a. intolerance b. withdrawal symptoms c. "high" d. academic disturbance

Psychology