If a test were divided up so that the odd items were given to one group and the even items to a second group, and then the results were compared test-retest reliability could be determined
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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a. an increased risk for developing bipolar disorder, even if he has no contact with his biological parents b. an increased risk for developing bipolar disorder, but only if he maintains contact with his biological parents c. the same risk for developing bipolar disorder as the rest of his adopted family's children d. no increase in his risk for developing bipolar disorder, but an increase in his risk for other psychological disorders
How is peer social preference assessed? How does one assess diversity in peer rejection?
What will be an ideal response?
Social Psychology in Action Video 6: Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance StudyClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 171 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following question:In the video you learned about a famous experiment designed to test Festinger's prediction that people will be motivated to reduce dissonance. Design your own experiment to do the same, and be sure to identify the variable you would manipulate (i.e., the independent variable), and how you would measure dissonance reduction (i.e., the dependent variable).
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Two common applications for a case study in behavioral science are ______.
A. to develop and test theories B. randomization and manipulation C. general inquiry and theory development D. theory development and statistical analysis