Suppose you had a series of eight measures of anxiety that you administered to a sample. You would use the statistical technique referred to as ____ in order to test the hypothesis that they are all measuring the same thing (anxiety)
a. linear regression
b. multiple regression
c. discriminant analysis
d. factor analysis
d
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In order to reduce the time he spends watching TV, Greg vividly imagines himself failing an important exam because he watched too much TV instead of studying. Greg is using the self-management behavior technique known as __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Birth defects occur in about ________ of all newborns
a. 0.5 % c. 3% to 5% b. 1% d. 5% to 10%
During infancy, __________. These sex differences will __________ during adolescence
A) boys are slightly shorter and lighter than girls; disappear B) girls are slightly taller and heavier than boys; reverse C) girls are slightly shorter and lighter than boys; be greatly magnified D) boys are slightly shorter and lighter than girls; be greatly magnified
Over the past two decades, Debra has become increasingly dissatisfied with her home and the crime in her neighborhood. Despite her family's constant prodding, she has refused to sell the home because she was too proud to admit that her investment had not been successful. Now that she has entered late adulthood, however, she plans to sell the home and move to Florida. Which of the following offers the best explanation as to why this shift may have occurred?
A. In late adulthood, she is less focused on achievement and more focused on seeking positive emotional experiences. B. In late adulthood, financial obligations and investments are no longer viewed as important and she is comfortable accruing more debt. C. In late adulthood, she is more motivated to move away from her family and spend her last few years on her own. D. In late adulthood, her physical health has likely improved to the point that moving is much more feasible than when younger.