. A researcher wished to study the relationship between high school grades and college grades. Of the following research methods, which would be the most appropriate?
a. case study
b. correlation
c. experiment
d. survey
b
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Who among the following is not recognized as a leading proponent of cognitive therapy?
A. William Miller B. Aaron Beck C. Albert Ellis D. Judith Beck
What do correlations reveal to a researcher?
A. the extent of agreement a respondent shows for a questionnaire item B. both the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables C. a consistent pattern of responding to items on a questionnaire D. the direction of causality between two variables
Each time he steps up to the plate, a baseball player touches the bill of his cap three times, just as he did before hitting a home run in a previous game. Which principle accounts for his actions?
a. modeling b. reminiscence c. positive transfer d. superstitious behavior
Ideational fluency refers to one's ability to
A. pick the most appropriate idea to solve a problem. B. quickly recall synonyms when given a word. C. solve a problem quickly and accurately. D. generate many interesting, novel options.