Which statement concerning correlational research is true?
a. In correlational research, variables are measured but not manipulated.
b. In correlational research, one variable is manipulated and one is measured.
c. Correlational research can be conducted using observational, but not archival, measures.
d. Correlational research can be conducted using archival, but not observational, measures.
a
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Gender differences observed in the prevalence of many personality disorders may be due to
a. tolerance of behavior in a culture b. differences in help-seeking behavior. c. gender bias on the part of the diagnosing clinician. d. all of the above
Two-year-old Lupe says to her mother "More drink" and "Where dog?" This kind of language use is referred to as:
A) telegraphic speech. B) fast mapping. C) simple structure. D) babbling.
Phrenology
a. is a modern perspective in psychology. b. is the study of the thought processes and behaviors of criminals. c. is a theory arguing that the mind works by associating ideas arising from experiences. d. is a pseudoscience relating the bumps on one's head to personality traits.
Which statement is supported by research on the role of knowledge in test bias?
A) Reasoning ability, not prior knowledge, explains ethnic differences in performance. B) Nonverbal test items, such as spatial reasoning, do not depend on learning opportunities. C) IQ scores are not affected by specific information acquired as part of majority-culture upbringing. D) The sheer amount of time children spend in school predicts IQ.