The ______ provide(s) a general “how to” guide for psychologists designing research studies, because they help us conduct good tests of our explanations of the causes of behaviors and further our understanding of why certain behaviors occur.

a. canons of science
b. canons of phenomena
c. guide to science
d. guide to knowledge


Ans: A

Psychology

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If the focus of a research study is to examine the ways in which college professors can help students to remember information more easily, such as a study would represent __________ research.

A. applied B. experimental C. theoretical D. hypothetical

Psychology

A number of different animals may live in the same habitat but may only adapt to, and continue to function and exists within, only certain parts or conditions of the habitat. This region of functioning is called the animal’s ________.

a. nook b. niche c. environment d. domain

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According to your text, which of the following have researchers concluded about the effects of meditation on stress?

A) Stress can be measured only by self-report. B) Stress responses are best measured by changes in blood pressure. C) Stress is most accurately assessed by measuring cortisol levels in saliva examples. D) A good study would show that all three measures reflect the same changes in stress when people have (or do not have meditation training.

Psychology

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Genuineness and authenticity are characteristic of good bosses.

Psychology