Which of these is an example of a mnemonic device?
a. An EEG
b. The implicit association test
c. The method of loci
d. Proactive interference
c
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a. in any situation. b. when the stressful episode is temporary. c. when the stress is prolonged or severe. d. in no situation.
If an experimenter uses several t tests to compare the various group means found for a one factor between groups experiment instead of using the ANOVA, the experimenter runs a great risk of _____
a. failing to detect the effect of the treatment at all. b. greatly reducing the power of the experiment c. incorrectly concluding that the treatment affected the group means d. a and b
Which teenager is MOST "at risk" for engaging in delinquent behavior?
A. Bert, who spends a lot of supervised time at home B. Ernie, whose parents utilize very consistent discipline techniques C. Kermit, who is unable to interpret other people's intentions D. Grover, whose parents and other close relatives seldom display aggressive behavior
Two sets of observations assessing age and the amount of hair on an adult man's head are compared. Which of the following is the most likely outcome?
a. The two variables will be both positively and negatively correlated. b. The two variables will be uncorrelated. c. The two variables will be negatively correlated. d. The two variables will be positively correlated.