The developmental researchers who conducted the classic study regarding the "visual cliff" was/were _________
a) Pavlov
b) Skinner
c) Bandura
d) Gibson & Walk
d
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a) how much discomfort is experienced when the drug is discontinued b) how many areas of the brain are impacted by the drug c) how fast the effects of the drug are felt d) how long the pleasurable effects last
Which of the following figures best approximates the number of major perspectives in psychology?
A. one or two B. about five C. a dozen or so D. as many as there are psychologists
When setting a cut score on a predictor,
A. the utility of the test must first be quantitatively determined. B. the Brogden-Cronbach-Gleser is usually used. C. the goal of selection must be taken into account. D. All of these
Two male prisoners were extracted from the general prison population to be interviewed by a social worker. Before meeting the men, the social worker wanted to know if she would be dealing with anyone diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). What advice should the warden give the social worker?
A) “Neither of these men is likely to have been diagnosed with ASPD; most cases of antisocial personality disorder escape admission to the prison system.” B) “Both of these men are likely to have been diagnosed with ASPD; the rate of antisocial personality disorder among all male prisoners is close to 100 percent.” C) “Neither of these men is likely to have been diagnosed with ASPD; in prison populations, the prevalence of the disorder is much higher among women.” D) “At least one of these men is likely to have been diagnosed with ASPD; the prevalence of the disorder among men in prison is nearly 50 percent.”