Control theories of motivation claim that ______.
a. motivation is the result of feeling controlled
b. the perception of control improves motivation
c. humans are motivated by a need to control others
d. needs are based on basic drives and are arranged hierarchically
Ans: B
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A) Devon, who lives in a single-parent household B) Vincent, who is low-SES C) Penny, who is an only child D) Jiyeon, who is Korean American
Researchers use many procedures to help prevent long-lasting negative consequences for research participants. These normally include all except which of the following?
a. A thorough debriefing b. Providing an opportunity for participants to leave the experiment at any time c. Providing participants with a phone number of whom to call with further concerns d. Providing the participants with a list of research papers concerning the topic of study
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a. the halo effect. b. contrast effects. c. stereotyping. d. selective perception. e. self-fulfilling prophecy.
If you developed a new, extensive measure (such as a 250-item questionnaire or lengthy instructions), then in the materials subsection you should:
A. simply mention the instructions. B. inform the readers where and how they can obtain them. C. reproduce the entire questionnaire, even if it is long. D. None of the answers is correct.