Which of the following is true of Galton’s “anthropometric laboratory”?
a. In order to collect sufficient data, he paid participants to participate.
b. He used extensive written tests similar to what would become Binet’s intelligence test.
c. He studied male–female differences as well as the relationships among measures.
d. He refused to provide individuals with their own test results for fear they would be discouraged or upset.
c. He studied male–female differences as well as the relationships among measures.
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A number of research studies have investigated gender differences in physiological and behavior reactions to stress. The evidence from these studies suggests that in comparison to females, males:
a. have a weaker physiological response to stress b. are more likely to become aggressive or flee c. enter Selye's exhaustion stage much sooner d. show stronger and more widespread physiological reactions to stress
Dr. Watson wanted to know which sex was better at sharing at the sixth-grade level, so he went to the local middle school to observe lunch periods. This is a form of
A) case study. B) naturalistic observation. C) experimental design. D) confirmation bias.
An upholder of _________ believes that the scientific method, and the knowledge obtained thereby, are the only acceptable means of inquiry and the only valid meanings to adhere to are those derived by such means.
a. scientism b. empiricism c. verificationism d. experimentationalism
A fear response occurring to a loud car horn appearing to your right was likely processed through the…
a. thalamo-cortical-amygdala pathway b. thalmo-amygdala pathway. c. mesocortical pathway. d. auditory-thalamo-prefrontal cortical pathway.