A research study compares the mean weight for a sample of n = 36 participants before they begin a 6-week diet and their mean weight at the end of the diet. This is an example of an independent-measures design
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Rick is very involved in his community and has a strong attitude concerning the mayor of his city. Which of the following statements illustrates the affective component of Rick's attitude concerning the mayor?
a. He believes the mayor has initiated some excellent programs. b. He volunteers to make phone calls on election day for the mayor's campaign. c. He feels proud when the mayor represents his city at the state capital. d. He believes the mayor has many important issues to deal with in the upcoming year.
In general, more exposure to an object or person means more liking. However, this is usually only true if the initial response to the object or person is neutral. More exposure to someone we don't like can lead to even more dislike. Think of someone you know who doesn't seem to like you. What might you be able to do to get that person to like you more, based on the other variables in this section of the chapter?
What will be an ideal response?
Describe the notion of intersensory redundancy. How might knowledge of this be useful to the parent of a new infant?
What will be an ideal response?
Agonist
What will be an ideal response?