Midterm AP Psychology

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A disadvantage of longitudinal studies is that

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participants who drop out during the course of the study may be different in important ways from ones who do not drop out

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In their discussions of the process of development, the advocates of nature in the nature-nurture controversy emphasize which of the following? Information processing, Maturation, Socialization, Cognition, Experience

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Maturation

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All of the following are American Psychological Association ethical guidelines for researchers EXCEPT: Participation must be voluntary. Participants must be offered alternative activities if research participation is a course requirement. Research may not involve deception. Participants must be informed of potential risks. Participants’ right to privacy must be protected.

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Research may not involve deception.

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An illusory correlation is best defined as a

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perceived relationship where one does not exist

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Which of the following best describes the response of members of the American Psychological Association to ethical issues in research? They have just begun to address such issues., They disclaim ethical concerns regarding research., They have developed codes of ethics for research with human participants only., They have developed codes of ethics for research with animal subjects only., They have developed codes of ethics for research with both human participants and animal subjects.

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They have developed codes of ethics for research with both human participants and animal subjects.

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What is the average self-worth rating from the following data: 3, 4, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 10?

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6.4

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What research method involves delving deeply into the histories of patients with a common diagnosis and interviewing various people in their lives to find common themes?

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Case study

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Activation of the parasympathetic nervous system results in which of the following? An increase in pupil dilation, A decrease in salivation, A decrease in heart rate, An increase in respiratory rate, A decrease in digestion

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A decrease in heart rate

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During the night, Alicia stops breathing repeatedly, frequently gasps for air, and snores loudly at regular intervals. Alicia is most likely suffering from which of the following conditions?

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Sleep apnea

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Damage to a small part of the occipital lobe would most likely result in a

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visual deficit