To examine the impact of mood on prosocial behavior, Leila has participants watch a video intended to put them in either a positive or neutral mood before asking them to make a donation to a fictitious charity. What is the dependent variable in this study?
a. the participants' mood
b. watching a happy or sad video
c. the participants in the study
d. whether or not a donation is made to charity
d
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a. Self as an independent, separate being b. Self-criticism c. The self as a blank slate d. Self as responsive to others
As neurofibrillary tangles occur more frequently and affect multiple areas, the brain's ability to coordinate behavior and communicate with the body
a. increases. b. remains consistent. c. becomes slightly impaired. d. becomes severely impaired.
The belief system that endorses violence as a means of protecting one’s property and integrity is known as:
a) a subculture of violence b) a gang c) a culture of honour d) relative deprivation
Jenny thinks she knows what Professor Black’s study is about and so she responds in a way that she thinks will help him to support his hypothesis. It is likely that there are some __________ that are influencing Jenny’s behavior.
A. demand characteristics B. operational definitions C. theories D. samples E. manipulations