Humanistic psychology is called the "third force" because it was anticipated that it would replace the two existing main forces, behaviorism and psychoanalysis
a.
True
b.
False
True
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If researchers are interested in the average time it takes to press a button when a green light flashes on a screen, and they simply measure the reaction times of volunteers who sign up for the study, what rationale would the researchers give for not using random sampling?
A) Sometimes generality does not matter. B) Sometimes generality cannot be determined. C) Sometimes generality can be determined. D) Sometimes generality can be assumed.
Large numbers of astrology books and computer programs to chart one's "correct" astrological sign are sold to the public each year. Define pseudopsychology, and explain why astrology is a pseudopsychology, why it remains so popular, and why so many people still "believe."
What will be an ideal response?
Psychologists believe that cognitive dissonance results from a desire to __________
a) maintain self-esteem. b) maintain group harmony. c) promote prosocial behaviors. d) deny responsibility for an action.
Recent studies have shown that cognitive differences between boys and girls _____________
a) are increasing b) are decreasing c) are staying the same d) have decreased then increased