Dr. Crisp wants to examine the question of whether personality traits change or are stable over time. What would be the best kind of research design that he could employ to study this topic?
a) a correlational study
b) a case study
c) a cross-sectional study
d) a longitudinal study
ANS: D, A longitudinal study observes the same individuals over a long period of time. It would be good for detecting the presence or absence of changes in such characteristics as personality traits.
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Which of the following is FALSE?
A. For European and European Americans, the more positive emotions the more satisfaction with life. B. There is a stronger relation between high subjective well-being and high self-esteem in individualist cultures than in collectivist cultures. C. Researchers have found different neurological markers for representations of the self in people from individualistic versus collectivist cultures. D. Collectivist countries tend to score higher than individualistic countries on measures of well-being.
Betty was initially taking a psychoactive drug to help her lose weight and stay awake in class. Unfortunately, she has begun to experience restlessness and sleeplessness. Betty is experiencing the effects of prolonged use of
A. caffeine. B. cocaine. C. an amphetamine. D. opium.
Which one of the following statements is accurate concerning Goleman's emotional intelligence
theory? a. Research indicates achievement of one's potential is dependent on emotional intelligence. b. Both Goleman and Gardner agree that emotions are important on IQ tests. c. Emotional intelligence can predict performance on IQ tests. d. If children can control their emotions in childhood, their academic achievement is greater in high school.
The term SCHIZOPHRENIA was first used by __________ and means __________
a. Sigmund Freud; "split personality" b. Evgen Bleuler; "split-mind" c. Anton Mesmer; hypnotized d. B. F. Skinner; reinforced