The question of whether results of an experiment generalize to other groups, settings, and participants is a question of:
a. external validity.
b. ecological validity.
c. internal validity.
d. experimental control.
A
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Which of the following briefly describes the classic research on social roles led by Philip Zimbardo in the 1970s?
a) having the teacher administer shocks of increasing strength to a learner upon every incorrect response b) asking for $40 when you really only need $10 c) having some college students act as guards and having some act as prisoners in a make-believe prison d) having subjects select which line of three most closely resembles the standard line
The id is that part of the personality which operates according to the
a. pleasure principle. b. superego. c. rules of reality. d. past experiences of the individual.
Lindsey opened a letter saying that she got into her top choice medical school. She felt a rush of joy and began to jump up and down with excitement. Which of the following best describes Lindsey's state in the moment after opening the letter?
a) Lindsey is experiencing happy emotions. b) Lindsey is in a happy mood. c) Lindsey has a happy schema. d) Lindsey has sad affect.
Experts usually:
A) are experts in more than one area B) are experts in one area C) are over the age of 50 D) are of low intelligence E) are very well educated