Watson, Detra, Fox, Ewing, Gearhart, and DeMotts (1996) administered two self-report alcoholism measures to 118 volunteers recruited from a Veterans Administration Medical Center. At approximately the same time, they asked the volunteers to complete the Diagnostic Interview Schedule. The study is an example of ______.
A. multiple regression study
B. concurrent evidence of validity study
C. predictive evidence of validity study
D. restriction-of-range study
Ans: B
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A) cultural cognitive view of development. B) cognitive neuroscience processes. C) daily reinforcements one receives in the environment. D) interconnectedness of the influences of development.
Cialdini and his colleagues (1990) argue that in general, ________ norms are more effective than ________ norms in reducing litter
a. descriptive; injunctive b. salient; subtle c. injunctive; descriptive d. subtle; salient
Who among the following most likely exhibits the developmental pattern of successful aging?
A. Selena who is 80 years old and capable of walking without the support of a cane B. Khalid who is 79 years old and has started experiencing a modest decline in his psychological functioning C. Carlo who is 78 years old and suffers from Parkinson's disease, which impairs his daily functioning D. Shyam who is 81 years old and frequently forgets where he places his belongings
The activity theory of aging contends that life satisfaction in late adulthood is highest when people maintain the level of activity they displayed earlier in life.
a. true b. false