A teacher wants to find out if a new problem-based history program will increase history achievement scores. The students who will NOT be exposed to this problem-based history program but will be taught the specific material in the traditional manner are part of which group?
a. extraneous group
b. control group
c. independent group
d. dependent group
B
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In romantic relationships, when would similarity with your partner be the LEAST important?
a. if your partner is from a collectivist culture b. if you are just looking for a "fling" c. if you are high-skilled interpersonally d. if you are seeking a committed relationship
Research indicates that people high in social anxiety, relative to people low in social anxiety, tend to have:
a) More negative thoughts in situations that involve being criticized by someone else b) More negative thoughts in neutral situations c) More negative views of themselves even when they have performed well d) All of the above
The philosopher who drew the distinction between Apollonian and Dionysian ways of responding to drama and to events in real life is
A. Aeschylus
B. William Wharton
C. Bertolt Brecht
D. Friedrich Nietzsche.
Mia and Salvatore are trying to stay fit and stick to their New Year’s resolution of avoiding processed sugar. While attending a party, a mixed plate of chocolate-dipped strawberries, chocolate-covered cherries, and pineapple-grape skewers is passed
around. Strawberries are Mia’s favorite fruit, so the temptation is real. Dopamine floods her brain and pushes her to reach for the treat. As Mia considers her resolution, which of the three options is Mia likely to select? a. Mia will easily resist the chocolate-covered strawberry and opt for nothing. b. The executive control system of Mia’s brain will inhibit the desire for the strawberry and she will opt for the healthier pineapple-grape skewer. c. Mia’s dopamine levels will surge at the sight of the strawberry and she will be unable to resist her favorite chocolate-covered fruit. d. Unable to resist, both Mia and Salvatore will take one of each fruit option.