Control group designs are useful for studying
A) ?the behavior of one individual.
B) ?the average effect of a variable on a large number of individuals.
C) ?the potential of lifesaving medication on critically ill patients
D) ?Both a and c are correct.
B
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Which form of personality refers to ideal end states such as increased self-transcendence, wisdom, and integrity?
a. adjustment b. extraversion c. growth d. adaptation
Winecoff and colleagues (2011) used several methods to assess changes in cognitive performance and emotional behavior as adults age. Which of the following areas were NOT measured as part of this research?
a. immediate recall b. delayed recall c. recognition d. distributed practice
Humans experience a "stream of consciousness" rather than discrete choppy impressions because
a. saccadic eye movements create perceptions at a rate of approximately 20 per second, making the images seem continuous. b. short-term memories overlap, which gives the impression of a single perception. c. sensory memory briefly holds perceptions, making them seem connected. d. perceptions in short-term memory are not stored, but rather are constantly replaced with new perceptions.
After a stressor is judged to be a threat, one then engages in another valuation in which
a. the situation is usually deemed as catastrophic. b. self-efficacy is not an important factor. c. one judges the available options and the effectiveness of each. d. one relies on others for answers.