In an experiment, four groups of college students used different memorizing strategies to learn the material in one chapter of a textbook. Then each group was given the same multiple-choice test on the material
What was the dependent variable in this study?
a. the students' performance on the test
b. the four different groups
c. the four different memorizing strategies
d. manipulation of memorizing strategies
a
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a. foreclosure status. c. identity competence status. b. moratorium status. d. identity achievement status.
Which couple is most likely to survive an isolated incident of sexual infidelity in which one partner cheats but the other partner remains faithful?
a. Linda and Richard, who are good at seeing other people's points of view b. Laura, who focuses on internal consequences and Jake, who focuses on external factors explaining the infidelity c. Meredith, who focuses on external factors explaining the infidelity and Jim, who focuses on internal consequences d. Nicole and Pete, who both focus on the external factors explaining the infidelity
Which of the following is NOT a key idea from psychodynamic therapies?
a. Psychological problems are rooted in unconscious psychological conflicts. b. Restoring psychological health involves gaining insight into and working through unconscious conflicts. c. Childhood conflicts need to be understood in light of the individual's adult personality. d. Therapy will help people develop their unique potentials. e. Psychological problems are rooted in conflicts dating from childhood.
A person with limited intelligence, but who shows exceptional mental ability in one or more narrow areas, such as mental arithmetic, calendar calculations, art, or music is said to have
a. pseudo-giftedness. b. savant syndrome. c. Klinefelter's syndrome. d. borderline intelligence.