The problem of a correlation between two variables being dependent on another variable is called _____
a. the third variable problem
b. causality
c. directionality
d. restrictive range
a
You might also like to view...
All of the following are examples of micro stressors except
a. traffic. b. noisy neighbors. c. natural disasters. d. waiting in a long line.
Suppose that Sergej has just asked Georgia whether she would like to study with him for an upcoming English exam. Georgia is struggling in the class, and she knows that Sergej is an excellent English student, so she enthusiastically agrees. Meanwhile, Sergej interprets her enthusiasm as a sign that she might have a crush on him, and he therefore suggests that the two of them grab a bite to eat
together before studying; "Georgia is very attractive," he thinks to himself, "so why not?" Georgia, meanwhile, who is completely clueless about what is on Sergej's mind, muses to herself, "well, that is so nice of him to think that I might be hungry; what a nice study partner!" The fact that Sergej and Georgia interpret things so differently here is most consistent with ____. a. error management theory b. self-determination theory c. reactance theory d. risk aversion theory
Which parts of the brain deteriorate most strongly in Huntington's disease?
a. Pathways of neurons containing the neurotransmitter dopamine b. The cerebellum and medulla c. The caudate nucleus, putamen, and globus pallidus d. The hippocampus and amygdala
Before her big job interview, Tanya tells herself , "If I get nervous, I'll just pause a moment" and "I've managed other interviews before.". These are examples of
a. coping statements. b. overly optimistic thinking. c. the K.I.S.S. strategy. d. accepting your limits.