Dr. Casper is interested in the process of divorce from the perspective of the divorcing spouses
He follows one couple intensely as they go through the process, taking detailed notes on each partner's actions and responses, and on the proceedings in court as the legal drama unfolds. Dr. Casper's project is best termed a(n)
A. longitudinal study.
B. case study.
C. cross-cultural study.
D. experimental study.
B
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A) legal-rational B) traditional C) charismatic D) personal
Although there is an impressive collection of research supporting personality stability using the five-factor model, there is also research indicating personality change. Ursula Staudinger and colleagues' perspective reconciles these differences by suggesting personality takes on two forms:
A. implicit and explicit development. B. adjustment and growth. C. stability and change. D. qualitative and quantitative development.
According to the logic of proportional reduction of error (PRE), if two variables are associated then information about the independent variable
a. eliminates errors in the prediction of the dependent variable. b. reduces the number of errors in predicting the dependent variable. c. has no effect on the ability to predict the dependent variable. d. decreases errors of prediction for negative relationships and increases errors for positive relationships.
If the regression line on a scatterplot slopes upward from left to right, the relationship is
a. bivariate b. strong c. parallel d. positive