A researcher wanted to know if attractive people are more likely to receive help when in need, compared to unattractive people

If the investigator randomly assigned participants to groups that involved an attractive confederate versus an unattractive confederate, such a study would involve a _____ variable.
a. measured
b. manipulated
c. task
d. subject


B

Psychology

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Socioeconomic status affects the development of

a. both lower- and higher-SES individuals. b. lower-SES but not higher-SES individuals. c. higher-SES but not lower-SES individuals. d. neither lower- nor higher-SES individuals.

Psychology

Because mental disorders differ with respect to severity, and many people show only mild symptoms,

a. many people do not seek treatment. b. many people receive inappropriate treatment. c. everyone who meets criteria for a mental disorder is in treatment. d. people experiencing criteria immediately seek treatment.

Psychology

In paintings, artists can often create the impression of depth by drawing one object so it blocks part of the image of an object which is in the distance. Which monocular cue explains this?

a. convergence b. linear perspective c. overlap d. relative size

Psychology

According to behavior setting theory, optimally populated settings use:

a. goal circuits to screen out unneeded persons. b. program circuits to recruit new members. c. vetoing circuits to screen out unneeded persons. d. deviation-countering circuits to teach necessary skills.

Psychology