Two researchers want to determine the opinion of the average U.S. citizen regarding gun control. One conducts his survey at a national fishing and hunting convention, while the other researcher surveys participants at a animal rights convention. Regarding the accuracy of these survey results in determining the viewpoint of the average U.S. citizen,
a. the survey conducted at the animal rights convention would be more accurate.
b. the survey conducted at the national fishing and hunting convention would be more accurate.
c. the combination of the two surveys would produce a balanced and accurate set of results.
d. both samples would be considered biased.
D
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a. the role of semantic networks in long-term memory. b. the need for conceptual hierarchies in long-term memory. c. the need for a good executive control system in short-term memory. d. the role of schemas in long-term memory.
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A. they allow different types of ions to cross the neural membrane. B. pumps respond to ligands and drugs, whereas channels respond to the electrical environment in their immediate vicinity. C. channels require energy to operate, whereas pumps do not. D. pumps require energy to function, whereas channels do not.
When there is a reasonable possibility of success, the preferred coping strategy is
a. assertiveness b. withdrawal c. compromise d. denial
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A) trust B) identity C) autonomy D) intimacy