Polls that use large random samples yield very accurate predictions. Since 1936, Gallup poll results taken just before U.S. National election days have diverged from actual election results by an average of only about _____
a. 2%
b. 4%
c. 6%
d. 8%
A
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a. ?self-concept b. ?deficiency orientation c. ?secondary traits d. ?conditions of worth
Karl Menninger sought to change the diagnostic system by encouraging a shift away from describing states or conditions and toward describing ______.
a. symptoms b. life processes c. positive emotions d. medical necessity
Imitation and other generalized responses may be associated with the activation of
__________ neurons–neurons that are active both when a movement is observed and when the same movement is performed. a. replication b. selection c. polysensory d. mirror e. reciprocal
Survivors of the first big fights studied by Siegert and Stamp (1994) were more likely to believe that a successful relationship:
a. was one without conflict. b. required extreme sacrifice from one of the parties. c. required a joint effort in problem solving. d. involves partners resistant to changing ways of doing things.