According to a study by the UCLA Higher Education Research Institute, which of the following is true of first-year college students?
A) They are now encountering a record level of stress.
B) Their stress levels have remained the same over the last 30 years.
C) Their stress levels have been falling consistently for the past 30 years.
D) They feel that the beginning of college is more stressful than the death of a spouse.
A
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Which example best illustrates participant observation?
A. study participants taking notes during an experiment B. a researcher pretending to be a participant C. careful monitoring of participants during the course of an experiment D. a summation of participant reactions to an experiment
Which of the following is NOT a good test-taking suggestion for taking an essay test?
a. Read the question carefully and note key words, such as compare, contrast, discuss, and describe. b. Make a specific and elaborate outline before you begin writing your answer. c. Do not "beat around the bush" or pad your answer. d. Your ideas are of first importance, so look over your essay answers for errors in spelling and grammar last.
You are the police chief in a large American city. Prior to 9/11, your city's crime rates had been declining steadily, due in part to a commitment to community-oriented policing. All of the following changes likely took place in your city and department in the years following 9/11 except:
A. a reduction of civil liberties. B. a merging of immigration control and traditional law enforcement. C. federal funding for community-policing projects doubled or tripled. D. patrol officers received training regarding the prevention of and response to terrorist incidents.
The owner of Buddy's Pools knows that many of his employees would like to have a pool in their own home, but cannot afford it. So, he makes a decision to let them know that the employee who sells the most swimming pools in the next 12 months will be given a pool of their own, free of charge. Even though this is an expensive incentive, he believes that this is valuable to his workers and that it will enhance their motivation to sell pools. Buddy believes in the ________ theory of motivation.
A. goal-setting B. existence, relatedness, growth C. initiating structure D. expectancy