A researcher studying productivity among factory workers finds that productivity declines as the outside temperature increases. This is an example of
a. a negative correlation
b. a zero correlation
c. a positive correlation
d. a confound
A
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Which disorder results in the reduction in the ability to see close objects but does NOT impact the ability to see things at a distance?
a. Presbyopia b. Age-related macular degeneration c. Glaucoma d. Retinitis pigmentosa
The influence of learning via imitation and observation on social development is central to:
A. Freud's psychosexual stages B. Erikson's psychosocial stages C. Piaget's theory of cognitive development D. Bandura's social cognitive theory
Jay's mother is always fussing at him about his messy room, his disorganized study habits, and his tendency to wait until the last minute to complete an assignment. Interestingly, when you observe Jay's mother, she also has these same shortcomings. By focusing on her son's bad habits, Jay's mother does not have to focus on her own bad habits. She is using the defense mechanism known as
a. reaction formation. b. projection. c. compensation. d. sublimation.
An important guideline for helping persons who are coping with dying is
a. to help them recognize that their beloved pets must be kept away from them b. to assure that they keep a proper diet c. to help them realize their own agenda whenever possible d. to expect one's assistance will be happily received e. always to prefer the dying person's desires to one's own needs