Members of the Nortons, the corner boys studied by Whyte, derived their attitudes, interests, and values from the group. The Nortons are examples of a ___ group.
a. secondary
b. task-oriented
c. reference
d. sociometric
c. reference
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First-generation antipsychotics __________.
A. work by blocking dopamine receptors B. are not effective C. produce few side effects D. include Seroquel and Abilify
One problem in using a cross-sectional design in developmental research is that
a. sample attrition is likely to occur. b. there may be a cohort effect. c. there may be carryover effects. d. there may be a history effect.
According to the article Spaced Out, about the architecture of living spaces, when, in an old classic study,
John Calhoun put rats in dense-living situations the rats (a) lost their appetites and began to starve (b) showed a strange pattern of fur loss, resulting in "baldy" rats (c) became aggressive and also ate their young (d) slept in huge piles, called "rat mounds"
Harrison, age 18 months, is cared for during the day by his older sister when his mother works. Because of this, Harrison has grown extremely close with his sister. Harrison does not like to be left alone
On a recent trip to the doctor, his mother left the room briefly to run to the restroom. What would you expect Harrison's reaction to be? a. stress, no matter what. b. calm, if his mother says she will return shortly. c. calm, if his sister is left in the room with him. d. stress, if he is told he is getting a shot.