If the results of an experiment are statistically significant, we may conclude that the
a. operational definitions were reliable.
b. experiment was important.
c. dependent variable had an effect on the independent variable.
d. results were probably not due to chance.
e. operational definitions were valid.
d. results were probably not due to chance.
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a. reading "how to" books. b. what they learn in the classroom. c. the norms of the peer group and the community. d. innate reflexes that become manifest at puberty.
According to Freud, the standard of perfection by which the superego judges the ego's actions is known as the ______
a. conscience c. archetype b. ego ideal d. animus
In a face perception study involving both human and monkey pairs, 9-month-old infants
A) could discriminate the individual faces of both humans and monkeys. B) did not show a novelty preference when viewing the monkey pair. C) showed a novelty preference only when viewing the monkey pair. D) could not yet discriminate the individual faces of humans or monkeys.
Suppose you are a psychotherapist. In his first session, a male client tells you he probably won't continue with therapy because he "doesn't think it's manly to talk about your feelings." If his objection follows the trend that research has identified more generally in male clients, how could you reframe the therapeutic process to persuade him to continue?
A. We're going to create an open and accepting space for processing your emotions. B. We're going to explore the roots of the things that distress you. C. We're going to use a scientific approach to addressing the behaviors you find distressing. D. We're going to work together to teach you helpful life skills.