In an experiment, the variable that is measured is referred to as the:
a. control variable
b. independent variable
c. dependent variable
d. confounding variable
Q. 2The performance of persons is sometimes influenced when they are aware that they are being observed. This is known as the:
a. Buss technique
b. reciprocal determinism
c. Hawthorne effect
d. researcher bias
Q. 3Researchers have found a strong relationship between number of hours watching television and degree of obesity in adolescents. Which of the following methods was used?
a. experiment
b. correlational methods
c. interviews
d. naturalistic observation
Q. 4Participants surrender the right to withdraw as participants of a study once they have signed an informed consent form.
a. true
b. false
Q. 5The typical TANF recipient is
a. a teenage single mother head of household
b. a teenage single father
c. a grandparent with custody of the minor children
d. a single mother head of household approximately 31 years old
Q. 6It is always unethical for researchers to use deception to conceal the actual purpose or design of the study from participants.
a. true
b. false
Q. 7Those who live as part of a family unit are less likely to have ______________ that could contribute to their homelessness.
a. Mental health or substance abuse problems
b. Educational deficiencies
c. Physical ailments
d. Low level social skills
Q. 8Some programs report that over 60 of their clients needed and participated in ______________.
a. Substance abuse treatment programs
b. Life-skills programs
c. Educational programs
d. Home ownership programs
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