Sometimes, researchers actually try to reduce _________ validity by obscuring the true purpose of a measure.
a. construct
b. convergent
c. discriminant
d. face
Question 2The notion that behavior is caused at that moment as a function of a variety of influences is called __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Question 3Tests that fail to take into account the relevant culture of the person being tested display a(n) __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Question 4According to Rotter, which of the following affect behavior?
A) Explanatory style
B) Reinforcement values
C) Generalized expectancies
D) Specific expectancies
E) Reinforcement values and outcome expectancies
Question 5As the ideas of Freud's followers continued to evolve, they
a. placed more emphasis on the superego and its functions.
b. placed increasing emphasis on relationships.
c. deemphasized the mediating functions of the ego.
d. returned to Freud's emphasis on inner conflict and resolutions.
Question 6People with an entity view of ability
a. are unaffected if they do not do well.
b. try to figure out why they have not done well.
c. want to quit if they do not do well.
d. see their actions as extending their ability.
Question 7Both sociobiology and evolutionary psychology have been criticized because
a. they are not theoretically grounded.
b. their statements have disturbing political overtones.
c. there are no data to support either of them.
d. all of these answers are correct
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