When Clever Hans appeared to do complex math, why did scientists seek a different explanation?
a. Scientists seek the most interesting explanation
b. Scientists seek the most parsimonious explanation.
c. Scientists seek the most original explanation.
d. Scientists seek the most psychoanalytic explanation.
b
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A) During infancy, the body grows from “head to tail.” B) During childhood, the arms and legs grow somewhat ahead of the hands and feet. C) During the prenatal period, the trunk grows first, followed by the chest and the head. D) During the prenatal period, the head develops more rapidly than the lower part of the body.
Baby Michael and his mother are doing the Strange Situation for a research project. When his mother leaves, Michael becomes upset, but when she returns he doesn't want her to pick him up
This child would be considered to have which type of attachment according to Ainsworth's classification system? A) insecure-disorganized B) insecure-resistant C) insecure-avoidant D) secure
The reason that a possible mixed anxiety-depression diagnosis is considered for DSM inclusion is
a. the disorder was theoretically sound. b. the symptoms were often seen in primary care settings. c. the disorder was scientifically based. d. the disorder had construct validity.
Car salesmen often encourage a test drive. Perhaps they know about __________.
A. the door-in-the-face approach B. Leon Festinger C. the foot-in-the-door approach D. making large requests first