Examining the self-report scales used to study a concept will help you _____.
A. demonstrate how to form an experiment on the concept
B. understand the concept's subcomponents
C. further social psychological thought on the concept
D. isolate causal variables of the concept
Answer: B
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Bart is an abuser of alcohol. Kent suffers from depression. Based upon the textbook, one important difference between these two individuals is:
A. Bart is far more likely to seek treatment on his own than Kent B. depression is more difficult to treat, because with alcohol one can remain totally isolated from it, whereas depression is part of living C. Bart probably doesn't recognize his need for treatment, while Kent likely seeks treatment voluntarily D. there is a more negative social stigma associated with treatment for depression, so Kent is likely to get treatment
Dr. Malcolm is developing a new personality inventory. In his validation study, he ensures that his participants include individuals from every state, an equal number of men and women, individuals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, and individuals from both rural and urban areas. Dr. Malcolm is trying to ensure that his study is ____
a. internally valid b. tightly controlled c. externally valid d. reliable
Regarding interpersonal attraction, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. We tend to randomly choose the people we encounter and become friends with. b. Interpersonal attraction is the basis for most voluntary social relationships. c. Our choice of friends and even lovers is based to a great extent on physical proximity. d. We look for friends and lovers who will be kind and understanding and who appear to have attractive personalities.
The first step in effective recruitment for a position is to
A. conduct an analysis of how many people are needed in each position now and in the future. B. determine the right employee-to-customer ratio for efficient operation. C. calculate the intensity of demand for employees in various occupations. D. utilize assessment centers to determine what KSAOs are in highest demand.