Randy, a community psychologist, is working with a community AIDS organization on a project to help reduce HIV transmission. He decides to gather as much information from as many people as possible about their sexual behavior patterns. Which of the following research methods would be the best choice for him to use?
A. Naturalistic observation
B. Case study
C. Survey
D. Experiment
Answer: C
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a. Yes – he will feel an uncontrollable sense of aggression b. Yes – if he is provoked or frustrated by something c. Maybe – if he believes that there is a link between heat and aggression d. No
The _____-stress model views the cause of psychological disorders in terms of an interaction between genetic and environmental factors
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Karl wants to get straight As in school because his parents have promised to buy him a new car if he does so. This is an illustration of the ____ of motivation.?
a. ?incentive theory b. ?arousal theory c. ?drive reduction theory d. ?instinct doctrine
When Milgram's study was rerun away from Yale University in a shabby office building in nearby Bridgeport, Connecticut, the number of participants who obeyed
a. was drastically reduced from 65 percent down to only 10 percent. b. decreased to 48 percent, which was only a minor reduction. c. slightly increased to 75 percent. d. did not change from the 65 percent level.