Explain the benefit of independent scores in a between-subjects design
What will be an ideal response?
In a between-subjects design, each participant is measured only once which means that each score is independent of the other scores. Thus, you can be confident that the participant's score is not influenced by factors such as previous practice or fatigue or any lingering aftereffects from a previous treatment.
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Nicholas develops a new assessment tool to measure the psychological concept of extraversion. He finds that individuals who take the test repeatedly tend to score similarly each time. Which dimension of assessment has Nicholas established?
A) Reliability B) Variability C) Validity D) Scoring
Margot, 58, and Todd, 62, have decided to use donor ova in combination with in vitro fertilization to help Margot become pregnant. Which statement is true?
A) Most children conceived through in vitro fertilization are less well-adjusted than naturally conceived children. B) Among in vitro babies, the rate of low birth weight is nearly five times lower than in the general population. C) Due to the biological effects of in vitro techniques and their older age, Margot and Todd have a lower risk of miscarriage. D) Based on life expectancy data, there is a moderate chance that Margot or Todd will die before their child enters college.
Psychological control as a means of discipline relies on which of the following?
a child's sense of belonging to the family unit a child's sense of shame a child's feelings of guilt and gratitude to the parents a child's sense of fear toward the parents