In contrast to experiments, _______________ use techniques including observation or self-reports to provide a detailed picture of specific behaviors, such as how often they occur and under what conditions
A) correlational studies
B) cross-sectional methods
C) descriptive methods
D) psychoanalytic studies
C) descriptive methods Observation and self-report are typical forms of data collected in a study that uses descriptive methods.
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Which of the following is NOT recommended as a means of increasing the accuracy of police lineups?
A. Have the investigating officer conduct the lineup B. Make sure the suspect does not stand out in the lineup by being too different C. Explicitly tell the witness that the perpetrator might be absent from the lineup D. Use a double-blind procedure to guard against unintentional communication
Fourteen-year-old Ronald experiences muscle growth and notices the growth of body and facial hair. Which hormone is primarily responsible for this change?
A) estrogen B) testosterone C) adrenal androgen D) thyroxine
One type of interactionist theory applies the ________ perspective to language development, and a second type emphasizes ________
A) cognitive-developmental; emotional development B) sociocultural; physical development C) information-processing; social interaction D) core knowledge; emotional development
Which of the following observations about tobacco use is true?
A. Tobacco use is banned in all highly developed countries. B. Tobacco use is increasing in developing countries over the past few decades. C. Tobacco use has increased in most industrialized countries over the past few decades. D. Tobacco use has increased in the United States over the past few decades.