Which of the following psychologists would have been MOST likely to assert that "free will is an illusion"?
a. Abraham Maslow
b. B. F. Skinner
c. Wilhelm Wundt
d. Carl Rogers
Answer: b. B. F. Skinner
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poorly on the SPAT often fail to complete the course. Dr. Waring's research suggests that the SPAT: a. has low validity b. has been well standardized c. has high validity d. would have low test-retest reliability
Numerous studies have shown that children who experience cold parenting
A) are less aggressive. B) are more popular. C) perform better in school. D) perform more poorly in school.
The magazine Lover's Delight publishes a survey of its female readers called "The Sex Life of the American Wife." It reports that 87 percent of all wives like to make love in rubber boots. The critical flaw in this research would be:
a. the fact that the sample is not representative of American wives. b. the fact that a psychological test, rather than a survey, should have been given. c. the fact that rubber boots are not equally available in all regions of the country. d. the fact that "making love" has not been operationally defined.
Sayeed objects strenuously to changes in his usual routine, such as taking a different route to work or carpooling with new people. Assuming that these behaviors are serious enough to cause him problems, Sayeed is most likely a person with
A. schizophrenia. B. bipolar disorder. C. autism spectrum disorder. D. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.