We consider psychology to be a science because ______.
A. the scientific method is used
B. the research is often conducted in laboratories
C. it has historically been placed with the sciences
D. advanced degrees are required to enter the profession
A. the scientific method is used
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Burnout may have which of the following consequences, except ____________
A) ?behavioral B) ?interpersonal C) ?financial D) ?spiritual
Which of the following is NOT a way in which poorer neighboroods may confer greater risk for disruptive behavior problems in childhood?
a. Poorer neighborhoods may lack institutional resources to meet children’s needs. b. Poorer neighborhoods may have less supervision of children’s afterschool activities. c. Poorer neighborhoods may have weaker social control networks to encourage prosocial behavior. d. Poorer neighborhoods, by virtue of their typically higher crime, may have higher parental monitoring, causing more children to rebel.
Leanne began to feel overwhelmed with her job at the counseling center. In addition to her regular duties, she was responsible for supervising all trainees. To manage her time, she spent a disproportionate amount of time with certain trainees and neglected others, assuming they had the skills to fend for themselves. If a client of one of her neglected trainees decided to file a lawsuit, it is likely that Leanne would bear:
A. breach of confidentiality. B. breach of informed consent. C. no liability because her employer would be held responsible. D. vicarious and direct liability.
Which of the following terms refers to the consistency or accuracy of a test score?
A. Reliability B. Accuracy C. Validity D. Reality