A study that follows people in different age groups over a relatively limited period of time is called a(n) __________ study
A) longitudinal
B) cross-sectional
C) accelerated longitudinal
D) accelerated cross-sectional
C
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Which statement is true regarding sensory memory?
A. It holds information for only a few seconds. B. It holds information for about 15 to 30 seconds. C. It retrieves and holds information from long-term memory while you are working on it. D. It holds information permanently.
In Freud's theory, what is the "superego"?
a. A set of biological drives that seek gratification b. The memory of rules and prohibitions that our parents taught c. The system that moves thoughts from the conscious mind into the unconscious d. The rational part of personality that makes decisions
Kevin is taking a course on women's literature, and is the only male student in the class (all of the other students are female). Research suggests that, as a result, he will be ____
a. especially aware of his maleness, and somewhat more likely to perform better in the class than he otherwise would b. especially aware of his maleness, and somewhat more likely to perform worse in the class than he otherwise would c. especially aware of his female qualities, and somewhat more likely to perform worse in the class than he otherwise would d. especially aware of his female qualities, and somewhat more likely to perform better in the class than he otherwise would
Regarding the effectiveness of psychoanalysis and the development of briefer therapies, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Research has shown that some problems, such as hyperactivity and anxiety do improve with the passage of time, even when not treated with therapy. b. Research has shown that psychoanalysis produces improvement in only a small minority of patients. c. Hans Eysenck suggested that psychoanalysis takes so long that patients experience a spontaneous remission of symptoms. d. Eysenck's critique of therapy has encouraged psychologists to try new ideas and techniques.