Why would one conduct a lab (IV)-field (DV) study?
A) It maximizes control over both the independent and dependent variable.
B) It minimizes subject reactivity.
C) It allows the researcher insight to how well a manipulation influences behavior in the
real world.
D) Although external validity is significantly reduced, such a study has high internal
validity.
C
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A. Babinski reflex B. rooting reflex C. Moro reflex D. startle reflex
Regarding emotional appraisals, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. The effects of emotional appraisals on emotion were developed into a theory by Cannon and Bard. b. Emotional appraisals can be experiential, and occur quickly, as with startling fear stimuli. c. Emotional appraisals can occur due to reflective processing. d. By changing your attribution and/or your emotional appraisal, one can minimize your emotional wear-and-tear.
As compared to nonmusicians, musicians have
A. thinner corpus callosum. B. larger cerebellums. C. fewer neurons. D. more white matter.
Behavioral decision theory draws heavily on ________ and is a rational process in which individuals ________.
A. behaviorism; make choices based on rewards and punishments B. information-processing theory; naturally advance in cognitive skills C. psychoanalytic theory; are forced to think about the root of their behaviors D. economics; calculate the costs and benefits