Most personality psychologists think that theories are not simply derived from facts, but are invented to explain them
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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The measured results, or outcomes, in an experiment are called__________
A) dependent variables B) volunteer biases C) correlation coefficients D) stratified samples E) Select
The synapse is the junction between:
A) the axon and the myelin sheath B) the cell body and the axon. C) the cell body of one neuron and the dendrites of another. D) the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of another.
Jeff was a four-year-old who often misbehaved (hitting his brother, interrupting his parents, leaving toys around the house). His parents were determined that he should learn to "do right.". Any deviations from correct behavior were dealt with quickly and efficiently through spankings, taking away privileges, and scoldings. They carried through on their belief that Jeff needed to know that
misbehavior would always be punished. Jeff's parents did not believe it was necessary to offer Jeff explanations. What explanation can you offer for Jeff's high level of misbehavior? What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is NOT true of psychological theories?
a. Theories make assumptions about behavior. b. Theories explain behavior and mental processes. c. Theories are used to make predictions. d. Theories are always discarded as new observations are made.