Professor Heinz is conducting an intrasubject study where he wants to compare the behavior of several subjects as they attempt to lose weight under a new weight-loss program
It appears that Professor Heinz is carrying out a multiple-baseline, across- __________ study.
a. behaviors
b. subjects
c. situations
d. none of the above
b
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Research on the effects of examiners' expectations upon test scores have shown that
a. examiners' expectations influence scores only when rapport has developed. b. examiners' expectations have little effect upon test scores. c. there is inconsistency with regard to the effect of examiners' expectations. d. too few studies have been done to draw any conclusions.
In a random sample:
a. every tenth person is asked to take part in the study b. everyone in the target population has an equal likelihood of being selected c. individuals who take part in a survey are all asked different sets of questions d. participants with strong opinions are excluded from the survey
Marcus is considering trying out for the third-base position on his college's baseball team
After watching the team's regular third baseman at practice, he changes his mind, telling himself that there's no point in trying because "the other guy is too good." In the language of social cognitive theory, Marcus's decision reflects his a. ability to learn vicariously. b. ability to modify his behavior and thinking through observational learning. c. locus of control. d. self-efficacy. e. self-reference.
When the painter Vincent Van Gogh directed his disturbed energyinto his work, it was an
example of the defense mechanism called A) reaction formation B) rationalization C) sublimation D) denial