Which of the following best illustrates a research idea that originates from the observation of the world?

A. A researcher advances the work done by authors in 1988.
B. A researcher studies the relationship between music lyrics and early sexual behavior among adolescents after observing a group listening to music.
C. A researcher uses the theory of evolution to investigate and come up with solutions to solve the problem of endangered species that are close to becoming extinct.
D. A researcher decides to test the validity of the proverb "Birds of a feather flock together."


Answer: B

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a. Intentional action replaces "capture". b. Systematic searches replace unsystematic searches. c. Attention becomes selective. d. All represent ways children become more active in perceptual development.

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Which of the following students' statements provides the best summary of the information on aphasia?

a. Uma: "People with Broca's aphasia have trouble expressing language; their language comprehension is normal." b. John: "Contrary to popular opinion, Broca's aphasia and Wernicke's aphasia are virtually identical." c. Lata: "People with Wernicke's aphasia produce large quantities of speech, but it often doesn't make sense; they also have trouble understanding speech." d. Suzanne: "People with Wernicke's aphasia can understand instructions that involve a sequence of actions; people with Broca's aphasia cannot understand this kind of message."

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Which of the following is NOT a time management technique?

a. Monitor use of time c. Increase effectiveness b. Plan activities using a schedule d. Protect prime time

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The abbreviation CS stands for __________

a) conditioned stimulus. b) correlated stimulus. c) conventional structure. d) conditional situation.

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