One of your friends scored in the 90s on her last ten exams. Although she has been studying for this exam and feels prepared, she told you, "I know I'm going to flunk this exam. I've been doing too well on exams.". Your friend is committing the error of
a. illogical reasoning.
b. theory.
c. inaccurate observation.
d. selective observation.
e. overgeneralization.
A
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a. the sampling distribution is normal b. random sampling c. interval-ratio level of measurement d. all of the above
Nursing first became a recognized profession
a. in France during the French Revolution. b. within the convents of medieval Europe. c. as a result of World War II. d. during the nineteenth century. e. because physicians refused to serve as low-paid assistants for each other.
Which of the following is a true statement regarding obesity?
a. Globally, more people die of diseases related to being underweight than overweight. b. Eating massive quantities of food is part of the consumerist culture that exists in many contemporary societies. c. Food has become more expensive over time, and the average American family now spends a higher percentage of its income on food. d. Globally, nearly 80 percent of adults are classified as obese.
Which sociologist studied both poor and affluent Chicago schools and found that administrators expected less of children from poorer neighborhoods?
A. Max Weber B. Talcott Parsons C. Robert Rosenthal D. Howard Becker