Variables that are associated at a particular point in time with no clear proof that one precedes the other are said to be ____
a. predictive
b. moderating
c. correlated
d. comorbid
c
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Fawzi wants to see if nicotine causes cancer in rats. Half of his rats are given nicotine, and the other half are not. In this experiment, the rats that receive nicotine are the ____, and the rats that do not are the ____.
A. independent variable; dependent variable B. dependent variable; independent variable C. control group; experimental group D. experimental group; control group
Scooby and Shaggy are being chased by a scary ghost. In the stress of their escape, they may be more prone to functional fixedness. Such an example would be if
A. Shaggy perceives that he has no control over their escape. B. Shaggy dwells on the potential dangers if they are caught. C. Scooby thinks of their escape as a challenge rather than a problem. D. Scooby doesn't think to use a chair to barricade a door with no lock.
The growth spurt for boys typically begins at age __________
a) 9. b) 12. c) 10. d) 15.
Which of the following best describes the current view of many psychologists regarding how personality influences behavior?
A. All behavior can be predicted by an individual's Big Five traits. B. Environment, rather than individual traits, is the strongest predictor. C. Situational factors interact with individual traits to influence behavior. D. People's behavior is generally unpredictable in most situations.