What do psychologists mean when they describe a judgment of another person as based on "thin slices?"
a. The judgment was thoroughly researched.
b. The judgment was based on a very limited behavior sample.
c. The judgment is probably inaccurate.
d. The judgment was based on a very rich behavior sample.
b
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We might find that 65% of women report themselves to be politically liberal, while only 52% of men report that they are liberal. The proportions would be described as
a. erroneous. b. biased. c. conditional on gender. d. independent.
As a proponent of cross-linking theory, Dr. Rennie would be most interested in a. brain cells
b. muscles and arteries. c. hormones. d. telomeres.
In 2003, the Supreme Court decided two cases concerning the University of Michigan's affirmative action policies. Which of the following best describes the outcome of the cases?
A. Both the law school's and the undergraduate school's policies were deemed unconstitutional. B. The law school's policy was upheld, the undergraduate school's policy was deemed unconstitutional. C. The law school's policy was deemed unconstitutional, the undergraduate school's policy was upheld. D. Both the law school's and the undergraduate school's policy were upheld.
Which of the following most accurately summarizes the body of empirical research on the outcome of psychotherapy with children and adolescents?
A. Psychotherapy with children and adolescents produces significant improvement. B. Psychotherapy with children produces significant improvement, but psychotherapy with adolescents produces no improvement. C. Psychotherapy with children and adolescents produces no improvement. D. Psychotherapy with adolescents produces significant improvement, but psychotherapy with children produces no improvement.