___________________ propose reasons for relationships among the events and allow us to derive explanations and predictions.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
theories
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a. electromyograph b. electrooculograph c. electroencephalograph d. polygraph
Terraciano and colleagues (2005) suggested that one of the functions of stereotypes about other groups is to affirm, or reaffirm, the perceptions, and often the self-worth, of one's own group
a) True b) False
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a. ?Leptin levels will increase and the sympathetic nervous system will be activated. b. ?Leptin levels will decrease and the sympathetic nervous system will be activated. c. ?Leptin levels will increase and the parasympathetic nervous system will be activated. d. ?Leptin levels will decrease and the parasympathetic nervous system will be activated.
Mark conducts a study evaluating the effect of peer support for reducing college student’s binge drinking. If another researcher were to conduct this study in a slightly different sample, what would they most likely find?
A. No effect of peer support for reducing college students’ binge drinking B. A small effect of peer support for reducing college students’ binge drinking C. A large effect of peer support for reducing college students’ binge drinking D. If the study is conducted in a different sample, the effect size does not matter.