In nonexperimental and quasi-experimental studies, different groups or conditions are defined in terms of ____
a. independent variables
b. dependent variables
c. pre-existing participant variables or time
d. treatment conditions
c
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Which structure provides the main source of input to the cerebral cortex?
a. limbic system b. medulla c. thalamus d. hypothalamus
Carol has just graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology and is applying for a job as a fund raiser. On her resume, she listed her ability to work independently, to do her own research, to make presentations to individuals or groups, to write well, and to work well with others. These are skills that she could learn
a. only as a psychology major. b. only as a communications major. c. only by conducting research. d. through different majors, but especially psychology.
According to the article Yoking Smoking about operant conditioning, B.F. Skinner was a prominent
(a) psychotherapist (b) behaviorist (c) cognitive theorist (d) tobacco company executive
Cheryl was able to breast-feed her baby until the baby was 7 months of age. What health benefits is her baby likely to benefit from?
a. increased brain development b. increased brain development and reduced obesity c. Increased brain development, reduced obesity, and protection from illness and disease. d. Increased brain development, reduced obesity, protection from illness and disease, and quicker reflexes.