A researcher videotaped preschoolers at a playground for a study of the frequency of cooperative behaviors. His research goal was
a. description.
b. explanation.
c. changing behavior.
d. optimization.
A
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The fact that both biological and environmental factors have been shown to jointly govern eating behavior, sexual desire, and the experience of emotion is illustrative of which of the following unifying themes of your textbook?
a. Psychology is empirical. b. Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context. c. The interplay of heredity and environment. d. Our behavior is shaped by our cultural heritage.
Patty has just received a graduate degree in psychology and has been hired by a local organization to administer the WAIS-R. They should
a. have no qualms about her qualifications for this position because she has a degree. b. have no qualms about her qualifications because her program required that she engage in at least 5 practice administrations of this test. c. be aware that errors are likely to be high unless she has completed at least 10 practice sessions. d. realize test administer training is a highly standardized process with high quality standards.
What is a potential criticism of the research of Masters and Johnson? a. They did not use random sampling. b. They did not use measurable assessments
c. They focused solely on the sexual behaviors of men. d. They focused only on the experiences of incarcerated women.
Individuals who are mildly affected by an intellectual disability:
a. are generally recognized by the community as having a serious deficiency b. can live independently with proper support c. are typically institutionalized d. will not be able to live a satisfying lifestyle