Dr. Mitchell is conducting a research study on temperament. As a basis of this study, he plans to follow 1,000 subjects from the age of 5 to the age of 35. At periodic times he will revisit subjects and their temperament. Dr. Mitchell's research study is planned to last for 30 years. Which of the following best describes the type of research Dr. Mitchell is conducting?
A. ethnographic research
B. quasi-experimental research
C. longitudinal research
D. cross-sectional research
Answer: C
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A. source conflict B. memory loci C. cognitive labeling D. source misattribution
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a. Lacey, who is in a long-distance marathon b. Ethan, who is studying for exams c. Adrienne, who is under hypnosis d. Will, who is drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana e. Taylor, who is meditating
An archaeologist discovers new evidence suggesting humans inhabited a particular area long before it was originally believed. Because these results are so novel, if the archaeologist is critically thinking, she should first:
A) critically evaluate the work of other archaeologists who argue the opposite. B) contact archaeologists who oppose this viewpoint and ask them to evaluate her evidence. C) begin writing a book on her findings. D) contact the press and begin publicizing her findings.
Which of the following personality tests would include scales for hypochondriasis, psychasthenia, and hypomania?
a) Draw-A-Person Test (DAP) b) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2) c) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) d) Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)