Researchers use the __________ approach to determine if changes in an independent variable cause differences in a dependent variable

a. correlational
b. descriptive
c. survey
d. experimental


d

Psychology

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According to the triangular theory, the components of love include __________.

A. a passion component that comprises physiologically arousing feelings of attraction B. an intimacy component that embodies a longer-term determination to maintain love C. companionate love, where strong affection is apparent with people whose lives are deeply involved D. a commitment component that embodies the boundaries we put on our relationships to keep others from getting too close

Psychology

Rewards are not as likely to undermine intrinsic motivation when

a. they depend on how well people perform the task in question. b. people grow anxious or apprehensive about being evaluated. c. rewards are not given to everyone. d. no one is labeled a "loser."

Psychology

The essence of a ______ is to specify a null hypothesis and then establish the probability of each of the possible events occurring by chance when the null hypothesis is true.

a. p test b. significance test c. practical test d. research test

Psychology

Dualism is the belief that thoughts and ideas __________

a. arise from the body b. can exist separately from the body c. occur together in the mind d. do not occur separately from the body

Psychology