Psychologists use __________ when they want to determine to what extent two variables, traits, or attributes are related to one another
FIll in the blank with correct word.
Answer: correlational methods
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a. She will have better mental and physical health. b. She may be less likely to go in for screening for physical risks such as breast cancer. c. She will cope with stress in less adaptive ways than a pessimist. d. She will be less likely to avoid stress or give up when something is stressful.
Of the following body systems, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, neuroendocrine, and digestive, which, if any, will reach greatest capacity in young adulthood?
A) All B) None C) Only cardiovascular and immune D) Only digestive and respiratory
Researchers (Barker, Dembo, & Lewin, 1941) frustrated some children in a study by making them view attractive toys that were kept out of their reach. Based on research presented in the chapter, what is most likely to happen when they did allow the children to play with the toys? They found that these frustrated children were more likely to
a. play with the forbidden toys longer.
b. ignore the forbidden toys.
c. act aggressively with the toys.
d. aggress toward the adult experimenters.
Dieticians help people in treatment for either bulimia nervosa or binge-eating disorder to relearn appropriate:
a. minimum requirements of nutrients b. portion sizes c. daily allowance of vitamins d. ways to store fresh food