When we are interested in predicting criterion (Y') from a set of test scores, we can use what statistical procedure?
a. Multiple regression
b. Linear regression
c. Predictive validity
d. Correlation
b. Linear regression
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"Sadder but wiser" is a good metaphor for what form of coping with stress?
A. Depressive realism B. Rumination C. Hardiness D. Problem-focused coping
Which of the following is one conclusion that can be drawn from the Masters and Johnson study that changed psychology.
A. Concerns that men have regarding the size of their penis are unfounded. B. Concerns that women have regarding the size of their breasts are unfounded. C. There are seven phases to the human sexual response cycle. D. Most people are able to use masturbation to reach higher levels of sexual pleasure than when engaging in the act of sex with someone they love.
Dante's penis has experienced contractions and is about to release semen. He is likely to be in the __________ stage of the sexual response cycle, according to Masters and Johnson.
A. resolution B. plateau C. orgasm D. excitement
Suppose that a man and a woman are debating a controversial topic. Both of them are standing straight, speaking fairly fast, and using a medium amount of eye contact with the audience. You would expect the men in the audience to
a. be equally persuaded by both the man and the woman. b. be more persuaded by the woman. c. be more persuaded by the man. d. report that neither the man nor the woman was persuasive, because they spoke too fast.