An operational definition of a dependent variable that gives the same result every time is said to be a(n) _____ measurement
a. reliable c. concrete
b. ipsative d. valid
A
Reliability refers to consistency.
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a. Circular reactions that are oval in shape b. Low DQ score on the Bayley Scales c. Low IQ score on the Stanford-Binet d. Low IQ score on the WISC-IV-R
Which of the following is among Wilhelm Wundt’s major contributions to psychology?
a. He trained many students who later went on to become early pioneers in psychology. b. He wrote the book Psychology from an Empirical Standpoint. c. He realized that the study of music offered insights into the workings of the human mind. d. He developed the concept of cognitive sets.
The allele responsible for a new disease is found only on the X chromosome and is recessive. What does this suggest about the disease?
A. The disease is likely to occur equally as often in both men and women. B. The disease can only be transmitted to women. C. Men are more likely to have the disease than women. D. The disease can only be transmitted to men.
Brandy has naturally blond hair. Based on this information, what do we know about Brandy's parents?
a. At least one of her parents has a recessive gene for blond hair. b. Each of her parents must have one recessive gene for blond hair. c. Each of her parents must have one dominant gene for brown hair. d. Neither of her parents has a recessive gene for blond hair.