Which area of psychology has taken the lead in researching the efficacy of delivering interventions using new technology?
A) Clinical psychology
B) Health psychology
C) Developmental psychology
D) Cross-cultural psychology
B) Health psychology
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Regarding subliminal perception, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. People can perceive stimuli below the threshold of awareness. b. The effects of subliminal perception are strong. c. Advertisers have demonstrated that subliminal cues can increase sales of some products. d. People can be influenced to change their behaviors by cleverly placed subliminal cues. e. Scientists doubt the existence of subliminal perception.
The theory that a person is likely to use drugs if he or she expects a rewarding experience from the behavior is held by __________ psychologists
a. psychodynamic c. social-cognitive b. sociocultural d. physiological
If an educational official ensures a decision to hold a student back one grade is based on results of multiple tests, which one of the following American Psychological Association recommendations for ensuring meaningful assessment is the official demonstrating?
a. No important decisions should be made based on one test score. b. Tests used should have evidence of validity or provide useful information for the intended purpose. c. Students must have a fair opportunity to learn the curriculum they will be tested on. d. No subgroup of students should be disadvantaged by the test or test-taking conditions. Administrators should use test results solely for accountability purposes.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why men and women cite satisfaction with their marriage?
a) They stated that their spouse is their best friend. b) Marriage brings a long-term commitment with the same aims and goals. c) They state that their spouse has sex with them as often as they want. d) Their spouses have grown more interesting over the course of the marriage.