Which of the following statements about research in psychology is true?
A. All research in psychology involves experiments.
B. Psychologists view basic research and applied research as complementary.
C. Researchers observe correlations between variables to make causal inferences about behavior.
D. all of these
B. Psychologists view basic research and applied research as complementary.
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The BOLD effect is important in which of the following technologies?
A. PET B. CT C. Electroencephalography (EEG) D. fMRI
Which of the following is most often confused?
a) continuous and partial reinforcement b) positive and negative reinforcement c) mitigated and partial reinforcement d) punishment and negative reinforcement
Scientists' work with single-cell recording supports the idea that mirror neurons help us comprehend and mimic others' actions.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which research findings below provide the most sound evidence that excessive heat causes greater aggression?
A) Compared to students who took a test in a normal temperature room, test-taking students in a 32ºC room were more likely to express hostility toward a stranger. B) In cities all over the country, riots are more likely to occur on hot days than on cold days. C) Throughout the history of the World Series, more batters have been hit by pitched balls on hot days than on cool days. D) There are fewer riots in Canadian cities than there are in American cities. E) In Phoenix, drivers without air conditioning are more likely to honk at others than drivers with air conditioning.