Question 1

A correlation coefficient of -.20 indicates a

Accepted Answer

A)  mild,inverse correlation. 
B)  strong,inverse correlation. 
C)  mild,direct correlation. 
D)  nonexistent correlation. 
A)  mild,inverse correlation. 
B)  strong,inverse correlation. 
C)  mild,direct correlation. 
D)  nonexistent correlation.

Question 2

A researcher observes and speaks with a child to determine if that child feels more assertive than other children.The researcher is using which of the following research methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Survey 
B)  Case study 
C)  Experimentation 
D)  Naturalistic observation 
A)  Survey 
B)  Case study 
C)  Experimentation 
D)  Naturalistic observation

Question 3

Self-help books about self-improvement

Accepted Answer

A)  are a new phenomenon. 
B)  rarely promise to change the quality of the reader's life. 
C)  are not likely to turn the reader's life around. 
D)  can lead us to a nation of serene,happy,and well-adjusted people. 
A)  are a new phenomenon. 
B)  rarely promise to change the quality of the reader's life. 
C)  are not likely to turn the reader's life around. 
D)  can lead us to a nation of serene,happy,and well-adjusted people.

Question 4

A positive correlation coefficient indicates the two variables co-vary in the __________ and a negative coefficient indicates that the variables co-vary ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  same direction;in the opposite direction 
B)  opposite direction;poorly 
C)  same direction;without direction 
D)  opposite direction;in the same direction 
A)  same direction;in the opposite direction 
B)  opposite direction;poorly 
C)  same direction;without direction 
D)  opposite direction;in the same direction

Question 5

The basic challenge of modern life has become the search for

Accepted Answer

A)  meaning,a sense of direction,and a personal philosophy. 
B)  money. 
C)  more rapid cultural change. 
D)  further time saving devices. 
A)  meaning,a sense of direction,and a personal philosophy. 
B)  money. 
C)  more rapid cultural change. 
D)  further time saving devices.

Question 6

Which of the following is the best description of the relationship between health and happiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Happiness may foster better health. 
B)  Good health is one of the best predictors of happiness. 
C)  Individuals who develop serious health problems have difficulty adjusting and therefore are less happy than those who are healthy. 
D)  People born with serious health problems are happier than others because they do not take their health for granted. 
A)  Happiness may foster better health. 
B)  Good health is one of the best predictors of happiness. 
C)  Individuals who develop serious health problems have difficulty adjusting and therefore are less happy than those who are healthy. 
D)  People born with serious health problems are happier than others because they do not take their health for granted.

Question 7

This text deals with

Accepted Answer

A)  different kinds of problems than self-help books. 
B)  different kinds of problems than self-realization programs. 
C)  anxiety,stress,interpersonal relationships,and self-control. 
D)  promises to solve your personal problems. 
A)  different kinds of problems than self-help books. 
B)  different kinds of problems than self-realization programs. 
C)  anxiety,stress,interpersonal relationships,and self-control. 
D)  promises to solve your personal problems.

Question 8

A(n)_____ group consists of subjects who do NOT receive the special treatment given to the experimental group.

Accepted Answer

A)  independent variable 
B)  control 
C)  experimental 
D)  dependent variable 
A)  independent variable 
B)  control 
C)  experimental 
D)  dependent variable

Question 9

Dr.Jones wants to determine whether women who smoke while pregnant will have children with more respiratory problems than those born to mothers who do not smoke.Dr.Jones should use a(n)_____ methodology.

Accepted Answer

A)  experimental 
B)  naturalistic observation 
C)  case study 
D)  correlational 
A)  experimental 
B)  naturalistic observation 
C)  case study 
D)  correlational

Question 10

A correlation exists when

Accepted Answer

A)  two variables are related to each other. 
B)  two variables have the same underlying cause. 
C)  two variables are affected by a third variable. 
D)  a cause-and-effect relationship exists between two variables. 
A)  two variables are related to each other. 
B)  two variables have the same underlying cause. 
C)  two variables are affected by a third variable. 
D)  a cause-and-effect relationship exists between two variables.

Question 11

A(n)_____ group consists of subjects who receive some special treatment in regard to the independent variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  independent variable 
B)  control 
C)  placebo 
D)  experimental 
A)  independent variable 
B)  control 
C)  placebo 
D)  experimental

Question 12

Correlational research broadens the scope of phenomena beyond experimental research because it

Accepted Answer

A)  allows investigators to do research outside a laboratory setting. 
B)  provides a way to investigate variables that cannot be manipulated. 
C)  does not require that the variables be causally related to each other. 
D)  involves research that does not intrude into the subjects' natural settings. 
A)  allows investigators to do research outside a laboratory setting. 
B)  provides a way to investigate variables that cannot be manipulated. 
C)  does not require that the variables be causally related to each other. 
D)  involves research that does not intrude into the subjects' natural settings.

A correlation coefficient of -.20 indicates a

A researcher observes and speaks with a child to determine if that child feels more assertive than other children.The researcher is using which of the following research methods?

Self-help books about self-improvement

A positive correlation coefficient indicates the two variables co-vary in the and a negative coefficient indicates that the variables co-vary __.

The basic challenge of modern life has become the search for

Which of the following is the best description of the relationship between health and happiness?

This text deals with

A(n)_____ group consists of subjects who do NOT receive the special treatment given to the experimental group.

Dr.Jones wants to determine whether women who smoke while pregnant will have children with more respiratory problems than those born to mothers who do not smoke.Dr.Jones should use a(n)_____ methodology.

A correlation exists when

A(n)_____ group consists of subjects who receive some special treatment in regard to the independent variable.

Correlational research broadens the scope of phenomena beyond experimental research because it

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A correlation coefficient of -.20 indicates a

A researcher observes and speaks with a child to determine if that child feels more assertive than other children.The researcher is using which of the following research methods?

Self-help books about self-improvement

A positive correlation coefficient indicates the two variables co-vary in the __________ and a negative coefficient indicates that the variables co-vary ____________.

The basic challenge of modern life has become the search for

Which of the following is the best description of the relationship between health and happiness?

This text deals with

A(n)_____ group consists of subjects who do NOT receive the special treatment given to the experimental group.

Dr.Jones wants to determine whether women who smoke while pregnant will have children with more respiratory problems than those born to mothers who do not smoke.Dr.Jones should use a(n)_____ methodology.

A correlation exists when

A(n)_____ group consists of subjects who receive some special treatment in regard to the independent variable.

Correlational research broadens the scope of phenomena beyond experimental research because it

Theories of Personality

Stress and Its Effects

Coping Processes

Psychology and Physical Health

The Self

Social Thinking and Social Influence

Interpersonal Communication

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Marriage and Intimate Relationships

Gender and Behavior

Development and Expression of Sexuality

Careers and Work

Psychological Disorders

Psychotherapy

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A positive correlation coefficient indicates the two variables co-vary in the and a negative coefficient indicates that the variables co-vary __.