Recent studies suggest that personal interviews can be improved by
a. collecting specific biodata.
b. giving the interviews more structure.
c. utilizing the halo effect.
d. doing all of these.
ANSWER: b
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a. By 1906 in America, only about three psychologists in 10 were women. b. The predominance of early Caucasian male psychologists inadvertently introduced a narrowness into psychological theory and research. c. During the early years in psychology, biases concerning the race, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation of researchers and participants in psychological research limited our understanding. d. During the early years far too many conclusions were created by and/or based on small groups of people who did not represent the rich tapestry of humanity.
Which of the following best describes the cortex of the brain?
It is found in the center of the brain and is responsible for primitive emotions and reflexes. It makes up a small percentage of the outer brain and is responsible for movement. It makes up the outer layers of the brain and is responsible for thinking, feeling, and sensing. It is the gray matter of the brain where the intersections of dendrites and axons form.
The sounds of a language convey meaning; words serve as symbols for actions, objects, and relational concepts. What is the property of language that carries meaning?
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The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) is an example of a(n) __________-report test
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word