Knowing that the average General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB) scores of minority groups differed from the scores of other groups, why did the amended Civil Rights Act of 1991 make it illegal to use GATB scores to make referrals to employers?
a. More minorities were being referred for particular jobs and national policy required treating all groups equally.
b. More minorities were being referred for particular jobs and national policy required giving Whites compensatory advantages.
c. More Whites were being referred for particular jobs and national policy required treating all groups equally.
d. More Whites were being referred for particular jobs and national policy required giving the disadvantaged compensatory advantages
d. More Whites were being referred for particular jobs and national policy required giving the disadvantaged compensatory advantages
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The mother's consumption of folic acid in her diet is known to help prevent ____ in the child
a. phocomelia b. FAE/FAS c. sudden infant death syndrome d. Down syndrome, anencephaly, or spinal bifida
In a study of aggression in preschool children, each of three groups regularly saw one of three types of TV shows: aggressive programs (such as "Batman"), prosocial programs ("Mister Rogers' Neighborhood"), and neutral programs (such as Disney nature films). Aggressive behavior was then assessed. What was the dependent variable?
a. the type of TV show c. the number of groups of children b. the children's level of aggression d. the age of the children
What should a researcher do if, after data collection has begun, some participants experience more discomfort in the research situation than was expected?
a. stop the research c. conduct a pilot study b. file a complaint with the IRB d. all of these
Viorst's overall message concerning losses is
a. they must be confronted and eventually fought. b. death of a loved one is the main loss with which we should be concerned. c. accept and let them go. d. seek professional help.