What distinguishes cultural psychology from mainstream psychology?
a) The topic of study
b) The interest in a narrow range of phenomena related to human behavior
c) Topic-specific cross-cultural research methods
d) The interest in understanding cultural influences on behavior
d
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Which of the following statements is true of insomnia?
A) Over 80% of American adults are affected by insomnia in any given year. B) Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which a person's air passages are obstructed when asleep. C) Older adults are more likely than younger adults to have insomnia. D) Insomnia is a sleep attack in which a person falls asleep suddenly.
According to the toy company executive interviewed in "Perspective Professional," how is child development research used by toy manufacturers?
A) They must know what characters are popular with children of each age group. B) They must know what skills a child of a certain age has developed. C) They must know how technology is important to children of each age group. D) They must know how much parents will spend for a toy.
Which of the following is an ethical responsibility that researchers have to the participants in their research?
a. Researchers do not need to explain the use of deception in their studies. b. Children's data should be linked with their names so that they can be identified easily. c. Researchers should minimize the potential for harm or stress to their participants. d. Researchers do not need to describe the research to participants before they decide to participate.
Which of the following statement regarding gender differences in emotional development is TRUE?
A) Relative to girls, boys are less likely to commit suicide. B) Relative to girls, boys are more likely to display symptoms of depression. C) Relative to girls, boys are less likely to report feeling shame or guilt. D) Relative to girls, boys are more likely to show symptoms of anxiety.