In Attribution Theory, locus of control refers to
a. external and internal causes.
b. the recognition that it is possible to change.
c. a mental list evaluating pros and cons of behavior.
d. whether or not individuals can succeed or fail.
A
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b. an objective conscious experience. c. bodily arousal. d. an overt response.
Faye is in a treatment program in which she gets either a voucher or cash incentive for verified abstinence, adhering to treatment goals, or taking prescribed medication. This type of treatment is called ____
a. motivational enhancement therapy c. cognitive-behavioral therapy b. contingency management d. aversion therapy
Which of the following students provides the best summary of the research on children's metamemory?
a. Arthur: "Children understand some of the characteristics of memory, but they don't realize that you need to make a real effort in order to memorize something." b. Maya: "Children have very little awareness of any aspects of metacognition until they have reached school age." c. Katarina: "Children develop metacognitive abilities much earlier than psychologists had previously suspected; these skills are quite sophisticated by the time children reach school age." d. Luke: "Unfortunately, it is difficult to assess cognitive skills in preschool children; but 5-year-olds have metacognitive skills that resemble the skills of 10-year-olds."
Post hoc tests are necessary after an ANOVA when the test is _____ and there are _____ or more groups being compared
a. significant; 3 b. significant; 2 c. not significant; 3 d. not significant; 2