Geraldine is comparing anorexics to bulimics in her research. Because she has not randomly assigned participants to these two conditions, Geraldine is using a(n) design
a. correlational
b. quasi-experimental
c. experimental
d. cross-sectional
b
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The process of detecting specific elements in visual input and assembling them into a more complex form is known as
a. perceptual set. b. inattentional blindness. c. feature analysis. d. top-to-bottom processing.
People with low self-esteem do not necessarily think they are horrible. They just tend to think of themselves as "so so," "not that great," or "average."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In a study by Radke-Yarrow, Zahn-Waxler, & King (1979), parents of children who were most prosocial
(a) said, “No,” or “Stop” when their child hurt another child (b) gave a clear message (without physical punishment) that their child must not hurt anyone (c) hit their child if their child hit a peer, to show them what it felt like (d) said to their children when they hurt someone, “It’s OK, you’ll learn not to hit when you are older.”
What is an example of prospective memory?
A. Cheryl thinks about what she needs to buy at the store. B. Don rehearses his lines for an upcoming play. C. Edith practices her dance solo for tomorrow's show. D. Juan studies National Brands, Inc's Web site prior to his job interview.