Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a response set?
A) The tendency to complete a test or task exactly like you completed it an earlier time.
B) The tendency to fall into a pattern of endorsing items on a questionnaire, such as "Almost
always".
C) The tendency for subjects to show atypical responses due to the presence of the
experimenter.
D) The tendency for people to naturally improve on a measure or task because of
experience.
B
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_____ predicts that a power lifter cannot detect the difference between 300 and 301 kg but can easily detect the difference between 3 and 4 kg.
A) Weber's law B) Signal detection theory C) Size constancy D) Gestalt theory
Low self-esteem is most strongly associated with ____ in girls and ____ in boys
a. lack of romantic competence; lack of athletic competence b. lack of athletic competence; lack of romantic competence c. failure to gain the approval of friends; lack of athletic competence d. failure to gain the approval of friends; lack of romantic competence
According to Piaget, in the first stage of cognitive development, the infant uses his or her ______ and ______ abilities to understand the world
Fill in the blank with correct word
Which of the following is most easily acquired during a sensitive time in development?
a. learning a new sport b. learning a language c. learning new methods of mathematical calculations d. learning concepts of mechanics