Jane has a belief that African Americans are much better at sports than any other ethnic group. Jane's belief is
a. a self-fulfilling prophecy. c. prejudice.
b. based on keen observation. d. a stereotype.
D
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a. it suppresses rather than eliminates behavior. b. it may model inappropriate behavior. c. it is difficult to administer. d. it does not teach new behaviors. e. it can lead to strong negative emotions.
What can you learn from the sign of the Pearson correlation coefficient?
A. magnitude B. strength C. direction D. degree
The following was not true of Hull's theory:
a. He used a large number of interrelating variables. b. He attempted to mathematically relate variables. c. He avoided use of intervening variables. d. His variables tended to be abstract.
What is one purpose of the validity scales of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)?
a) to assess levels of current stressors b) to check the appropriateness of a particular diagnosis c) to detect tendencies of test takers to present themselves in a favorable light d) to distinguish items that incorrectly diagnose from those that correctly diagnose an individual