(A) The independent variable
(B) An explanation of a phenomenon
(C) A testable prediction derived from a theory
(D) The dependent variable
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Which of the following statements is incorrect?
(A) Genetic influence affects children more than adults
(B) Even if genetic factors underlie a particular behavior, it is subjected to change
(C) Intelligence has a genetic basis
(D) None of these
If characteristic requires only one gene to show itself the characteristics is considered:
(A) Dominant
(B) Co-dominant
(C) Incompletely dominant
(D) Recessive
In psychological research, a __ is defined as an entity that can occur with different values:
(A) Hypothesis
(B) Measurement system
(C) Variable
(D) None of these
The ability to exercise precise control over a variable is what distinguishes the __ method from other methods of scientific observation?
(A) Control group identification
(B) Randomized selection
(C) Experimental
(D) None of these
Consideration of participants in psychological research as __ in the research enterprise is a central principle of ethical research today:
(A) Informed participants
(B) Full partners
(C) Willing participants
(D) Co-investigators
Axis III in DSM-IV addresses:
(A) The major abnormal disorders
(B) Primary personality disorders
(C) physical disorder
(D) None of these
The term ‘data processing error’ refers to:
(A) Activities or events related to the sampling process, e.g. non-response
(B) Faulty techniques of coding and managing data
(C) Problems with the implementation of the research process
(D) The unavoidable discrepancy between the sample and the population