In the context of the ethics of experimentation and social psychological research, we must be cautious about:
A. inferring cause and effect from experiments.
B. the use of random assignment.
C. the types of subjects used.
D. generalizing from laboratory to life.
Answer: D
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a. the brain damage may extend into several areas of the brain. b. this technique is low in ecological validity. c. it requires using a radioactive chemical, which may be dangerous. d. it cannot be used in studying humans or other primates.
According to the information-processing perspective, the child's mind is like a
a. "ghost" in a biological machine. b. computer with hardware and software. c. stolen credit card that is fraudulently used. d. pack of journalists interviewing a crime suspect.
All of the statements regarding analytical intelligence is true EXCEPT ______.
A. Individuals high in analytical intelligence generate and apply strategies to solve problems well. B. Individuals high in analytical intelligence engage in metacognition. C. Individuals high in analytical intelligence process information efficiently. D. Individuals high in analytical intelligence adapt to their surroundings to fit their needs.
Content, criterion, and construct are all types of ______
a. validity c. correlation b. reliability d. legitimacy