Experiments can lead to cause-effect conclusions if they meet three different criteria: 1) covariation of variables; 2) causal time sequence; and 3)
a. strong, positive correlations between the variables being investigated.
b. elimination of other plausible causes.
c. representing "real world" situations and events.
d. utilizing white, laboratory rats as research subjects.
b
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Levine and others (2005) conducted an experiment in which a "jogger," a confederate, was wearing a t-shirt that was either the same as the participant's favorite soccer team, the t-shirt of a rival team, or a neutral t-shirt. The "jogger" fell in front of the participant, appearing to sustain an injury. Participants were a. less likely to help if the jogger was wearing a rival team shirt. b
more likely to help if the jogger was wearing their own favorite team's shirt. c. both less likely to help a jogger wearing a rival shirt and more likely to help a jogger wearing their own team'sshirt. d. equally likely to help in the "favorite" and "neutral" conditions, but more likely to help in the "rival" condition.
An example of a questionnaire that may be used to assess sexual history and unusual interests, hypersexuality, and sexually aggressive behavior is the
a. Sexual Aggression Scale. b. History of Sex Questionnaire. c. Multidimensional Assessment of Sex and Aggression. d. Sex Treatment Scale.
Throughout the day, activities in the liver, kidneys, and endocrine glands undergo large changes. Body temperature, blood pressure, and amino acid levels also shift from hour to hour. In fact, people tend to be more energetic and alert when these and other activities are at their highest point once a day. This is a description of
a. the Yerkes-Dodson law. b. sensation-seeking patterns. c. circadian rhythms. d. biological condensation.
A researcher administers a survey on issues related to the Ontario health care system to a sample consisting of 60% medical doctors, 30% economists, and 10% lawyers. One of those people surveyed was William, who is 50 years old, wears a shirt and tie, and is good with numbers. William is concerned that the expense of our current health care system will ultimately cause it to collapse. Which
statement MOST likely describes William's occupation? A) William is probably a doctor. B) William is probably a lawyer. C) William is probably an economist. D) It is equally likely that William is a doctor or an economist, but unlikely that he is a lawyer.