Describe two methods of measuring social support (two ways a researcher would assess social support). Which method would you prefer if you were conducting research on this topic and why?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary, but may include: perceived satisfaction, who the source of support was, different types (emotional, instrumental), number of people in one's network, how much support was received.
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The discussion of the early origins of the psychology of women pointed out that
a. the discipline advanced rapidly because of people's commitment to learning correct information about gender. b. several strongly supportive male psychologists helped to nurture this growing discipline. c. much of the early research on gender was influenced by biases that women were less competent than men. d. this research, in general, was remarkably free of sexist research strategies and conclusions.
The Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures
a. have been substantially weakened and no longer ban discrimination. b. prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, and religion. c. require that employers ask about gender, race, color, national origin, and religion so the employers can demonstrate they do not discriminate. d. establish a standardized assessment that is to be used in all hiring decisions.
What was the ratio of a weight to its just noticeable difference weight when they were lifted? What was the ratio of a weight to its just noticeable difference weight when the weights were placed in the subject's hands?
a. ?1:40; 1:30 b. 1:30; 1:40? c. ?1:40; 1:25 d. ?1:25; 1:50 e. ?None of the choices are correct.
Which of the following allows you to check your progress and identify ideas that need extra practice?
a. massed practice b. feedback c. priming d. selective organization