A researcher develops a measure of the "self-esteem" construct. One item on the questionnaire states, "I generally feel good about myself." Another item states, "I think I'm not a very good person." The researcher likely uses these two items to protect against possible problems associated with
A. response bias.
B. leading questions.
C. selection bias.
D. the order of questions.
A. response bias.
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_______________ psychology focuses on behaviors that represent successful adaptations to the environment
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What does research on cultural differences in defining altruism suggest about societal engagement in altruistic behavior?
A. Social engagement in altruism is much more effective in Western cultures. B. Altruistic behavior is normalized in small countries, where it is necessary for survival. C. Helping behavior can be part of normal behavior within a society. D. Large countries will not see the normalization of helping behaviors, as the rewards are not great enough.
Six-month-old Jeremy has difficulty sleeping. He doesn't follow any predictable schedule. He is an extremely active baby, but he tends to be unhappy the majority of the time. He gets very upset when his mother leaves him with any other caregiver, and typically spends most of the time she is away crying. What temperamental style does Jeremy have?
A. easy B. difficult C. tenacious D. slow to warm up
Your sister is very concerned about your nephew, who is a toddler. When they were at the pediatrician's office, the doctor measured your nephew's head circumference and his head is not growing as quickly as his body
What should you tell your sister? a. She should find a good surgeon. The fontanels must have closed too soon. b. You suggest that your nephew must have microcephaly. c. This is to be expected, as the body grows faster than the head during toddlerhood. d. You should remind her that she also has a very small head.