As part of an investigation of the construct validity of a test of "grit," a hypothesized psychological construct indicating perseverance and long-term goal orientation, a psychologist compares the test scores of high school dropouts and
college graduates, both from impoverished backgrounds. What aspect of construct validity could be supported by this research? a) Theory-consistent group differences
b) Test homogeneity
c) Convergent validity
d) Classification accuracy
a
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Correlational research is used so often as a method of studying human sexuality because _______
a. researchers typically cannot control people's sexual behaviors as would be necessary in an experiment b. it almost always allows researchers to determine if one variable causes another variable c. it provides researchers with an easy way to test new theories of human sexuality d. it allows researchers to take a large number of unrelated variables and figure out how to connect them to each other
Women tend to use "language" to ____
a. express their knowledge c. give advice b. connect with others d. build their self-confidence
Among the Aruntra tribe of Australia, a man was not considered a man until his sister is gang-raped
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Identify the primary goal of comprehensive sexuality education.
A. To provide youth with opportunities to explore, question, and assess their sexual attitudes and values. B. To teach youth that abstinence is the only method of maintaining sexual health. C. To discourage youth from exploring their sexual identities. D. To encourage promiscuity among youth. E. To teach teens to avoid the use of condoms are they are ineffective at preventing STIs and unintended pregnancies.