Which of the following statements best describes how theories help explain observations?
a. They determine correctness for specific contradictory examples.
b. They identify orderly relationships.
c. They are based on random sampling.
d. They bring about change.
b
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In the printout of results for a repeated-measures analysis of variance, an F score for "mean" or "constant" sometimes appears. Why is this statistic often not interesting even if it is significant?
a. It shows differences between time sessions which are not important. b. It is a randomly generated number. c. It shows that the population mean is or is not equal to zero which is often of no interest. d. It is redundant information given the F score for the time variable.
When Jeffrey was in Iraq, the colonel who was in command of his unit told the troops to destroy all the homes in the towns they passed through. Jeffrey didn't think that this was the right thing to do, but he followed the colonel's orders. The process that best explains Jeffrey's actions in this instance is:
a. informational conformity b. normative conformity c. obedience d. social facilitation
Greg, a professional golfer, tends to "choke" on tough shots in "big" matches. Which of the following statements is true?
a) Greg is likely past the optimal point of arousal. b) Greg's arousal is low. c) Greg's skills and arousal levels are well-matched. d) Greg has questionable drive.
The __________ is neonatal assessment that assesses neuromotor competence, such as reflex
development, orientation, and state regulation. Fill in the blanks with correct word