To ensure that subjects are participating in a study of their own free will, researchers must obtain :
a. permission from the APA
b. a writ of mandamus from the participant
c. informed consent from the participant
d. a valid control group
c
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Mothers of 1-month-old infants have reported that __________.
A. they observed little nonverbal expression in their children B. only joy was observed in their children by that age C. they felt their child had shown expressions of interest and joy D. their children had experienced no recognizable emotions during the first month of life
In order to establish norms, a large group of people is being given a test under the same conditions in which the test will actually be used. This group is called a(n) ____ group
a. reliability b. standardization c. random d. experimental
_____ occurs in any situation in which the pursuit of some goal is thwarted
a. Acute stress c. Chronic stress b. Frustration d. Internal conflict
Which of the following is not true about a good theory?
A. It uses as few concepts as necessary to explain a phenomenon. B. It can generate many testable hypotheses. C. It is never proved or disproved. D. All experts agree it is correct.