State the way of selecting independent samples that is used with experiments and explain why it is appropriate for an experiment.
What will be an ideal response?
In an experiment, we select one sample from the same population and randomly assign participants in the sample to two groups. This sampling is commonly used in experiments because participants selected from a single population can be randomly assigned to different groups.
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A manager following Theory X, or the scientific-management approach, makes what assumption about workers?
a. They will show little initiative or creativity b. They enjoy a sense of accomplishment. c. They prefer a certain amount of variety in their work. d. They have many motivations in addition to pay.
Tenmonthold Kazik's parents are very sensitive to her needs. Whenever she cries, someone tries to comfort her. Based on this description, she will probably effectively resolve which psychosocial crisis?
a. autonomy vs. shame and doubt b. initiative vs. guilt c. trust vs. mistrust d. industry vs. inferiority e. identity vs. role diffusion
An external factor that has the capacity to motivate goal-directed behavior is called:
a. a drive b. homeostasis c. an instinct d. an incentive
Research on linguistic relativity suggests that
a. Language has a complete control over how people categorize the world. b. Language can have some effects on categorization, but the effects are limited. c. Language has no effect on categorization. d. Researchers have not addressed this question.