Val and Brian's last child recently turned 18 and moved out to go to college. Statistically-speaking, how would we expect this change to affect Val and Brian?
A. they will experience empty nest syndrome
B. they will see a decline in their marital satisfaction
C. they will likely see an increase in their marital satisfaction
D. they will likely divorce without the "glue" of their children keeping them together
Answer: C. they will likely see an increase in their marital satisfaction
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Which of the following best describes the formula of the Pearson correlation coefficient?
A. the variance shared by two factors, divided by the total variance measured B. the mean difference between group means, divided by the standard error C. the variability in group means, divided by the total variability measured D. the variance in scores for one factor, divided by the variance in scores for the second factor
In order to carefully control conditions and confirm or disconfirm a hypothesis about the causes of behavior, one must
a. engage in naturalistic observation. b. develop a causal correlation. c. perform an experiment. d. conduct a survey.
Studies have indicated that when the myelination of language areas finishes, this marks
A. the beginning of a period of enhanced language learning, as the brain is now mature enough to manage this new type of input. B. that a child will be mentally retarded, as learning will be adversely impacted. C. the onset of adulthood. D. the end of a critical period for language learning.
When undergoing neurofeedback treatment, the typical subjective experience for the patient is
A. a dreamlike state from medically induced deep sleep. B. a lack of conscious awareness of what they are doing to comply. C. a lack of awareness of the task because of necessary distractor activities. D. a focused effort to control specific body parts or systems.