The tendency for people who are observed to act differently than normal because they know they are being observed is called
a. subject reactivity.
b. observational drift.
c. observer bias.
d. anthropomorphism.
Ans: a. subject reactivity.
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John and Joe enjoy fishing. Last year John caught fish every time he tried, but Joe caught fish only occasionally. So far this year, neither one has caught any fish. What will happen? a. John will quit more quickly
b. Joe will quit more quickly. c. Both will quit equally fast. d. Whoever is the younger one will quit more quickly.
The independent variable is the condition being manipulated in an experiment.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Systematized delusions of grandeur, persecution, and/or jealousy, often involving themes of persecution and wrongdoing, are observed in patients diagnosed with
a. paranoid schizophrenia. c. catatonic schizophrenia. b. delusional disorder. d. disorganized schizophrenia.
Which of the following is of most concern to scientific psychologists?
a. how the mind works c. conflict resolution b. measurement d. psychopathology