In one study, adolescents who smoked cigarettes were about twice as likely as nonsmokers to later use marijuana. For this reason, cigarettes have been referred to as
A. addicting.
B. a gateway substance.
C. toxic.
D. a correlate.
B
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Mackenzie took part in an experiment where she was told she would be required to sit alone in a darkened room for 30 minutes, after which she would be asked to complete a brief questionnaire about her future goals and plans. When she finished the questionnaire, she was told the experiment was over. Mackenzie never really understood the purpose of the study, and she wasn't sure why she had to wait
in the darkened room before filling out the short questionnaire. In this case, it would appear that the researchers who conducted the experiment a. did not use an adequate debriefing procedure. b. failed to obtain informed consent. c. violated Mackenzie's right to privacy. d. did not provide adequate protection from harm.
Which of the following is MOST likely to function as a group?
a. shoppers at a mall b. the audience in a theater c. the board of trustees of a college d. passengers in an airplane
John Watson felt that:
a. mental events cannot be publicly observed and fall outside the domain of science b. the goal of psychology should be to uncover basic elements that made-up the mind c. mental events can be observed and examine through systematic introspection d. the goal of psychology should be to uncover how people can reach their full potential
Debriefing is important because:
a. the experimenter can gain information from participants concerning their experience of the experiment. b. it is an opportunity to justify any deception used. c. it helps to ensure that participants leave the laboratory with their self-esteem intact. d. all of these