Suppose the only thing you know about a research study is that its statistical result is r = –0.74 . What could you deduce?
a. It was an experiment in which the independent variable had an effect
b. It is not only statistically significant but also clinically significant.
c. It was a correlational study where scores on one variable decreased as scores on the other increased.
d. It was a correlational study where no relationship was found between the first variable and the second.
c
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In Edgar Mitchell's telepathy experiment in space, the below-average trials of his receivers were
a. acknowledged as "failures" and evidence that psi abilities do not exist. b. reinterpreted as "successes" and represented intentional "psi missing.". c. found to be caused by the vacuum of space inhibiting psi abilities. d. classified as a rare run of luck.
According to Berne, __________ are behaviors that people use to avoid getting too close to others
a. transactions b. games c. outbursts d. none of the above
Wayne and Tammy are looking at buying a new house. They have decided that price is the most important factor and will not look at homes that cost more than $300,000. In making their decision, Wayne and Tammy are using _________
a) heuristics. b) elimination by aspects. c) the additive strategy. d) reasoning.
Jessica has worked her way up in her organization and is now a mid-level manager. She has treated her subordinates the same way her male counterparts treat theirs. Recently, Jessica has been passed over for several promotions
The jobs went to male coworkers who were possibly not quite as well qualified as Jessica. This situation probably represents ________. a) shifting standards b) the glass ceiling effect c) benevolent racism d) gender stereotypes