Dr. Salahma conducts a study on teenagers and product preference. In his study, he begins with a diverse sample of 13-19 year olds
However, after the first few trials of the experiment many of the 15 year old males in the experiment stop responding to the questions and choose not to participate in a follow up session. Dr. Salahma needs to be concerned about
a. random assignment. c. cohort effects.
b. selective attention. d. selective dropout.
d
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According to Alfred Adler, which of these is important for mental health?
a. Understanding the images of the collective unconscious b. Achieving balance among the forces of id, ego, and superego c. Following goals that include the welfare of others d. Bringing repressed thoughts and impulses into consciousness
When Imelda was young, she used to be fascinated by shoe commercials on TV. She was particularly impressed by how happy people seemed to be when buying shoes. As an adult, Imelda goes shopping for shoes at every chance she gets. This is an example of
A. operant conditioning. B. classical conditioning. C. spontaneous conditioning. D. observational learning.
According to May, feelings of anxiety stem primarily from:
a. sexual conflict b. rejection c. emptiness d. loneliness and emptiness
What was one of the most significant aspects of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for employment settings?
a) established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission b) prohibited discrimination against the physically handicapped c) prohibited the use of psychological tests in the selection process d) made it a felony punishable by a prison term to discriminate against job seekers on the basis of sexual orientation