The first psychological laboratory in Leipzig, Germany was set up in order to
a. break down conscious experiences, such as sensations.
b. study how the use of reinforcement and punishment alter behaviors.
c. understand the unconscious conflicts individuals experience.
d. understand how language and intelligence develop.
ANSWER: a
You might also like to view...
Describe the six states of sleep and wakefulness that have been identified in neonates and infants.
What will be an ideal response?
Sex therapists report that heterosexual intercourse typically lasts anywhere from ____
a. 1 to 2 minutes c. 3 to 13 minutes b. 3 to 7 minutes d. 7 to 13 minutes
Sadomasochistic subcultures exist primarily among homosexuals
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Suppose you collect data about child abuse and find that mothers who have their first child before age 18 are more likely to be abusive than mothers who are older
However, you also note that young mothers are also more likely to be poor and have less access to prenatal care. Therefore, you cannot draw conclusions about maternal age and child abuse. The reason you cannot draw this conclusion is because your study involved: a. a sequential-cohort design b. a nonrandom sample c. a nonrepresentative sample d. confounding