Instead of manipulating variables, in a ________ the investigator obtains measures of two or more characteristics of the participants and determines whether changes in one variable are accompanied by changes in the other
a. naturalistic observation c. correlational study
b. structured observation d. meta-analysis
C
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A researcher is interested in whether students who are musicians have higher intelligence test scores than students in the general population. The researcher predicts that playing a musical instrument is associated with higher intelligence test scores. This is a _____-tailed test and the zcv is _____
a. two; ±1.96 b. one; ±1.65 c. two; ±1.65 d. one; ±1.96
Chris sings in a volunteer community chorus because he enjoys the feeling he gets when he masters a complicated piece of music. His behavior reflects:
a. self-handicapping strategy c. overjustification b. intrinsic motivation d. extrinsic motivation
Many cultures, children are expected to contribute to the family income and to take care of their younger siblings. These experiences encourage
a. independence over helpfulness. b. helpfulness over independence. c. politeness over honor. d. honor over aggressiveness.
The use of what medication may cause the need for the prescription of an SSRI to alleviate its side effects in the future?
A. Valium B. Lithium C. BuSpar D. Haldol