In a correlational study, commonly, ____
a. one variable is measured
b. two variables are measured
c. one individual is described in great detail
d. one individual is treated
b
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The technique for combating test anxiety, known as "rehearsal," involves
a. efforts to actively recall material in preparation for the exam. b. repeating single words during the test to produce relaxation. c. practice in dealing with possible test crises before taking the exam. d. incorporating successful test-taking strategies of others in your own routine.
The Scared Straight Program was designed to deter juvenile defenders from a life of crime by exposing them to the realities of being incarcerated in prison. Initial evaluations of the program reported that between 80% and 90% of program participants did not commit additional offenses. Later evaluations found:
a. the initial evaluations would have benefited from the use of a control group and random assignment. b. Program participants were actually more likely to reoffend than were juvenile offenders who did not participate. c. the program actually reinforced attitudes and behaviors that are associated with criminality. d. all of the above.
Which one of the following is a specific guideline for writing multiple choice items?
a. Make all responses similar in detail and length. b. Use words such as "always" or "never" to distinguish distractors. c. Use inclusive distractors. d. Avoid having one choice that is clearly correct.
Behaviors, such as aggression, prejudice, and discrimination would be considered behaviors
a. social exchange b. antisocial c. ethnocentric d. emotionally apathetic