When a change in the scores of one variable is accompanied by a consistent change in the scores of another variable, we have what is known as a
a. cause-and-effect explanation.
b. relationship.
c. variable.
d. set of scores.
b
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When participating in psychological research, participants sometimes report not their true beliefs, but rather what they feel to be the socially acceptable answer. This illustrates that people can be highly _____ when studied.
A) empirical B) variable C) complex D) reactive
The stimulation-depression scale is less relevant for psychoactive drugs whose principal characteristic is their mind-altering quality. These drugs are classified as
a. amphetamines. b. uppers. c. downers. d. hallucinogens.
A dog is conditioned to associate a bell with food. Which of the following responses by the dog illustrates stimulus discrimination?
a. The dog drools whenever a bell rings. b. The dog drools only when food is paired with a bell. c. The dog drools when he hears a bell but not when he hears a whistle. d. The dog drools when he hears either a bell or a whistle.
Which of the following is true of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program that was started in Memphis?
A. The program, started by the Memphis Police Department, was designed to increase officer and consumer safety. B. It attempted to redirect those with mental illness from the mental health system to the judicial system. C. The program invites psychological counselors to assist law enforcement officers in cases involving mental disorders. D. Many police departments around the United States have started their own CIT programs, all based on the "Memphis Model."