A researcher hypothesizes that people are attracted to one another based primarily on physical appearance. The same researcher conducts experiments to prove that people are primarily attracted to others based on other factors, such as shared interests and common goals. Which of the following describes what the researcher is doing?
A. random assignment
B. falsification
C. comparative social psychology
D. action research
Answer: B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. industry versus inferiority c. identity versus identity diffusion b. generativity versus stagnation d. trust versus mistrust
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A) more, more B) more, fewer C) less, more D) less, fewer
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