In which situation is the reliability of an observation likely to be greatest?
a) The ratings require inference.
b) A series of self-observations are used.
c) The observation depends on experience.
d) Explicit definitions of the observed behavior are used.
d
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Research on adult sibling relationships has shown that they
a. spend a great deal of time discussing intimate issues. b. are negatively impacted if parents "played favorites" with one of the siblings. c. are not there to support each other. d. display virtually no competition as they build their lives.
According to Merikangas et al. (2010), what percent of adults suffer from serious psychological disorders such as schizophrennia in a given year?
a. 5 percent b. 8 percent c. 25 percent d. 32 percent
According to Sigmund Freud and his followers, what is the most significant event that occurs during the anal stage of psychosexual development?
a) The child is toilet trained. b) The child discovers his/her genitals. c) The child develops sexual feelings toward the parent of the other sex. d) The child has nightmares that reflect the development of sexual feelings.
The moodiness often seen in teenagers is best explained in terms of "raging hormones."
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)