A researcher uses a series of interviews and questionnaires to examine rates of
alcoholism among Blacks, Whites, Hispanics, and Native Americans.
She finds that some
ethnic groups, such as Native Americans, have much higher rates of alcoholism than
others. Her study is typical of a(n) _______ study.
a. psychometric c. quasi-experimental
b. naturalistic observation d. epidemiological
D
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Adaptation theory emphasizes the active construction of psychological structures to interpret experience
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The psychological school that asks, "What are mental processes for?" rather than "How are mental processes constructed?" is which of the following?
a) structuralism b) functionalism c) humanism d) Gestalt
Which of the following statements about family factors and moral learning is FALSE?
A) Young children who are emotionally dependent on their parents tend to develop weak consciences. B) Fathers who push their children's thinking by challenging their reasoning have adolescents who are more morally advanced than their peers. C) The discipline technique of induction has a more positive effect on adolescents' moral development than does power assertion. D) Adolescents are more likely than children to be affected by parental hypocrisy.
The range of "normal" heights is
a. wider than the range of "average" heights. b. narrower than the range of "average" heights. c. the same as the range of "average" heights. d. sometimes narrower and sometimes wider than the range of "average" heights depending on the country.