Dr. Friday observes that more muggings tend to occur during hot weather. Which of the following is true?
a. This is a negative correlation because both muggings and hot weather are negative.
b. This is an example of a correlation that demonstrates causation.
c. This research proves that criminal behavior is caused by hot weather.
d. This is a positive correlation that does not demonstrate causation.
Answer: d
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a. ?remains considerable confusion about terminology and definitions b. ?are few concepts on which the majority of cognitive psychologists agree c. ?is really nothing that is truly cognitive d. ?remains considerable confusion about terminology and definitions and are few concepts on which the majority of cognitive psychologists agree e. ?None of the choices are correct.
The consonant-vowel utterances that characterize the infant's first attempts to vocalize are called
a. cooing. c. canonical babbling. b. babbling. d. baby talk.
On measurement scales, using an even number of items (numbers or blanks) between the alternatives at the ends of the scale
a. makes a choice exactly in the center more likely to occur. b. can confuse participants and invalidate the measure. c. forces participants away from the center position. d. only occurs on ratio scales.
Describe, in general terms, Jean Piaget's concrete operational stage. Then list and define the key characteristics of this stage.
What will be an ideal response?