After data have been collected, researchers sometimes find patterns that are unexpected, but nonetheless surprising and exciting. These types of patterns are known as:

a. Empirical
b. Generalizable
c. Descriptive
d. Inductive
e. Serendipitous


e. Serendipitous

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Theory X managers:

a. View employees as wanting to grow and develop b. Believe that the promise of internal rewards (such as self respect) is a stronger motivation than external rewards (such as money) c. Give employees considerable responsibility in order to test the limits of their capabilities d. View employees as having an inherent dislike for work

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What are several ways to begin data analysis?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following factors is NOT a best predictor of treatment outcome?

a. The client's motivation b. Severity of the client's symptoms c. The client-therapist relationship d. Cost

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Gender schemas are:

a. identical to stereotypes b. are usually negative c. are rarely accurate d. none of the above * e. only b and c

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