In a typical research effort to show that self-esteem affects behavior, the average level of self-esteem by the participants is _______.
a. high
b. average
c. low
d. very low
a. high
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The research protocol of Stanley Milgram was recently repeated by psychologist Jerry Burger (2009), with one important adjustment. How did Burger change the procedure to reduce concerns about ethical violations in this research?
A. He reduced the maximum voltage on the "shock box" to 150 volts. B. He used animals instead of human beings as the "learners." C. He increased the amount of money that the participants were being paid. D. He removed the deception from the research and informed the participants ahead of time about the true nature of the study.
Which is true of ALL structured observations?
a. The data is analyzed using inferential statistics. b. They take place outside of the laboratory setting. c. They measure some verbal response. d. The researcher creates a special condition to elicit a behavior.
_____ principles consist of cognitive processes, self-attributions, and explanatory style
a. Self-perception b. Self-concept c. Self-esteem d. Self-actualization
Based on the experience of the Romanian children who were institutionalized during the late twentieth century, what might we conclude about emotional development?
There appears to be a sensitive period for emotional development which ends at approximately 6 months of age.