Thomas like to “hang with the guys.” These people with whom Thomas identifies most strongly with are called a(n)
a. referent group.
b. in-group.
c. out-group.
d. "them" group.
Ans: b. in-group.
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a. Anxiety disorders b. Substance abuse c. Schizophrenia d. Major depression
Cosella is conducting an experiment where she assesses how quickly teenagers can run a 100-meter race after consuming specific amounts of caffeine. She divides her sample up into three groups. Group 1 receives a glass of water with no caffeine added. Group 2 receives a glass of water with an amount of caffeine equivalent to that in one cup of coffee. Group 3 receives a glass of water with an
amount of caffeine equivalent to that in two cups of coffee. Each participant is then timed as they run the course. In this study, the independent variable is a. the previous running experience of each participant. b. the teenagers who are being studied. c. the time it takes to run the 100-meter race. d. the amount of caffeine being ingested.
International data on average life expectancy can be best described by which of the following statements? a. Life expectancy in various populations worldwide is surprisingly similar
b. Countries around the world differ dramatically in average life expectancy. c. Environmental factors play more of a role in life expectancy than genetics do. d. The lowest average life expectancy in developing countries is 62 years.
The _____ includes all the sensations and experiences of which we are aware at any given moment
a. conscious c. postconscious b. preconscious d. unconscious