IQ tests are powerful predictors of ____
a. a person's temperament and their predisposition to respond to their environment
b. an individual's personality type
c. an individual's rating on his or her sociometric scale
d. income and occupational status in adulthood
Answer: D
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The biggest complaint against the cascade model of substance abuse is that it
a. is too Freudian. b. explains abuse in adults but not in teens. c. needs to place greater emphasis on the role of genetic factors. d. does not consider contextual factors.
From 1886 to 1906, Coca-Cola contained small amounts of
a. alcohol. b. marijuana. c. cocaine. d. morphine.
The risk-benefit ratio in treating schizophrenia refers to
a. the advantages and disadvantages of hospitalization. b. the benefits of medication in alleviating psychotic symptoms versus the adverse effects. c. the advantages and disadvantages of out-patient treatment versus hospitalization. d. the benefits of treating with medication versus psychotherapy.
Which of the following is one of the primary benefits of the case study method of conducting research?
A) They can be helpful in providing existence proofs. Correct. Existence proofs, which are demonstrations that a particular psychological phenomenon can occur, are actually assisted by case study research. B) They have a very high level of external validity. Incorrect. In fact, one problem with case studies is that they often have a low level of external validity. C) They are the only type of research that allows for cause-and-effect conclusions. D) They are resistant to heuristic biases that can skew results.