Researchers prefer to select participants who accurately represent the larger population that the researchers are interested in. This type of a group is called a _____________ sample
a. double-blind
b. cross-cultural
c. volunteer
d. representative
Answer: d
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Juanita works hard to do well in her English class. She wants to get the highest grade in the class on each exam, and is especially pleased when she is singled out for recognition. Researchers would say that Juanita is motivated by
A. a striving for superiority. B. a high need for Achievement. C. mastery goals. D. performance goals.
A split-brain patient is shown the word lockbox, with lock in the left visual field and box in the right visual field. The patient is then asked to draw a picture of the word that she just saw using only her left hand. She will draw a picture of a:
A) box with a lock on it. B) box. C) lock. D) key.
The child may become injured physically if the parental disciplinary technique called ____ gets out of control
a. power assertion b. induction c. love withdrawal d. the time-out technique
Which of the following is not accurate regarding the DSM-IV-TR definition of "mental disorder"?
a. The syndrome must be associated with distress, disability, or increased risk of problems. b. A mental disorder is considered to represent a dysfunction within an individual. c. Not all deviant behaviors or conflicts with society are signs of a mental disorder. d. none of the above