Identifying a problem is the first step in a scientific investigation. This step is derived from which goal of psychology?

a. describing
b. explaining
c. predicting
d. controlling


Answer: A

Psychology

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Psychometric equivalence can be ascertained by:

a) examining the internal reliability of the measures across cultures. b) translating a research protocol to a target language with the help of bilingual informants. c) examining whether cross-cultural samples compared are appropriate representatives of their culture. d) creating conditions to establish cause–effect relationships.

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In which of the following cultures do people believe that a person's spirit enters a small flame that is placed in the sea as a signal to the spirit to leave the attachments of the earthly life and begin the transition to the afterlife?

a. Eastern Orthodox b. Hindu c. Muslim d. Catholic

Psychology

The double ABCX model refers to a mathematical formula that is used to determine the length of bereavement in months

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Distortions of reality, profoundly blunted mood, and hallucinations are all symptoms of __________

a. depression b. bipolar disorder c. schizophrenia d. none of these

Psychology