Generalizing from research described in the text, if you were to study couples in dual-earner families, you would expect to find the highest levels of stress for people in which of the following groups?
a. men in professional-level jobs
b. men in working-class jobs
c. women in professional-level jobs
d. women in working-class jobs
c
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Which of the following would be LEAST helpful in improving athletic performance?
a. mentally rehearsing athletic skills in one's head before a performance b. evaluating previous performances to adjust to more optimal levels c. focusing on positive thoughts before a big performance d. changing one's routine before an athletic event
Although Heloise would like to quit smoking, she is convinced that she is addicted and will never be able to stop. With respect to smoking, Heloise is
a. high in self-efficacy. b. low in self-efficacy. c. high in self-complexity. d. low in self-complexity.
Which of the following elements is particularly critical to include in a deception study, but is not usually required in other types of studies?
a. IRB approval b. demand characteristics c. complete debriefing d. informed consent
Dr. Williamson conducts research examining the effects of electrical stimulation in certain parts of the brain. Dr. Williamson has found that stimulation of this part of the brain in laboratory rats will result in changes to the rats' mating, eating, and socialization behaviors. Based on this description, which part of the brain is Dr. Williamson most likely to be studying?
a. hypothalamus b. medulla c. pons d. cerebrum e. amygdala