Suppose that you read about a study in which the results are statistically significant. You would conclude that
a. a group of statisticians inspected the results and concluded that the study had been carefully conducted.
b. the differences are likely to have important consequences, outside the research laboratory.
c. the results did not appear to have any confounding variables.
d. the differences between the groups probably did not occur just by chance.
D
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Which of the following statements best describes the interaction of heredity and environment on mental functioning?
a. Hereditary factors associated with genetic make-up are far more influential than environment. b. Environmental factors are far more influential than hereditary factors. c. Heredity and environment play a role on mental functioning. d. There is a lack of evidence to make any claims about heredity or environment on mental functioning.
Perfectionists tend to be good at setting schedules and holding to them
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Compared to adults, children may be
A) better able to detect changes in frequency. B) better able to hear softer sounds. C) more sensitive to lower frequencies of sound. D) more sensitive to higher frequencies of sound.
Which of the following is a substance that lubricates the lungs and helps the neonate breathe independently?
a. surfactant b. leptin c. acetylcholine d. white blood cells