Groups of people with whom one compares oneself are called __________.

A. allies
B. cohorts
C. reference groups
D. social strata


Answer: C

Psychology

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An independent-measures research study uses a total of 18 participants to compare two treatment conditions. If the results are used to construct a 90% confidence interval for the population mean difference, then the t values will be ±1.746

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Magnus’s sex education class emphasized the dangers of early sex and the need to stay away from sex to avoid the dangers. Magnus had wondered about contraception, among other things, but this was never touched upon. Magnus was most likely in a(n)________ sex education

Fill in the blank with correct word.

Psychology

Gary avoids wrestling with an issue by simply choosing to accept what the majority of his peers believe. Gary could be labeled as having a status of

a. identity-diffusion. c. moratorium. b. foreclosure. d. identity-achievement.

Psychology

Which one of the following serves as the blueprint for developing a test?

a. Test purpose b. Construct definition c. Nomological network d. Test plan

Psychology