You are asked to evaluate a research study on a number of important issues, including external validity
When you read the research report to evaluate this particular issue, you will look for information that will help you decide which of the following?
a) level of statistical significance used in the data analysis
b) degree of objectivity evident in the measures used in the research
c) whether the reported results can be generalized beyond this study
d) presence of random assignment of participants to various conditions
c
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Both early and late entry into puberty are stressful for girls, most of whom prefer to be "on time" in their physical development
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following focuses on how a person's cultural environment influences his or her development?
A. maturation B. psychosexual development C. developmental psychology D. stage theory
In operant conditioning, ____ increases or decreases the chances that the ____ will occur again
a. behavior; consequences c. reflex; stimulus b. response; stimulus d. consequences; behavior
The view that dreams reflect activation of cognitive activity by the reticular formation and synthesis of this activity into a pattern is called the _______ _______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word