Dr. Zumbahlen is conducting a research study in which she is interested in the effects of aerobic activity on weight loss. Aerobic activity is defined by thirty minutes of exercise on the treadmill three times a week. This specific way of defining aerobic activity is referred to as a(n) __________ definition.
A. experimental
B. construct
C. operational
D. empirical
Answer: C
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Becky, who just celebrated her third birthday, has trouble catching a ball if it is small. The reason for this is most likely __________.
A. lack of athletic ability B. damage to the prefrontal cortex C. immature visual-motor coordination among young children D. limited executive functioning
Once a person has agreed to participate in a research study as a subject:
A) the person is obligated to stay in the study until its conclusion. B) the person gives up his or her right to confidentiality of information. C) deception may be used since the person has agreed to the research participation. D) the person is still free to withdraw from the research at any time
In Erikson's theory, during what stage is the individual attempting to work hard and accomplish tasks?
A) Initiative vs. guilt B) Autonomy vs. shame and doubt C) Trust vs. mistrust D) Industry vs. inferiority
Recent research on the brain has identified a __________, which is associated with anxiety and neuroticism, and a _____________, which is associated with extraversion and positive emotions.
a) cerebral cortex; corpus callosum b) hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis; cerebral cortex c) behavioral approach system; behavioral inhibition system d) behavioral inhibition system; behavioral approach system