In his Report on a National Bank, _________________ argued in favor of the establishment of a Bank of the United States.   a.  Thomas Jefferson   b.  Alexander Hamilton   c.  George Washington   d.  Benjamin Franklin

(03.02 MC)Researchers have been testing their hypothesis for several weeks. Each time they analyze the data, the hypothesis is rejected. The researchers believe the results are just bad luck and that the hypothesis is correct. They analyze the data one more time, convinced this will be their lucky chance to prove their idea correct. Which psychological phenomenon is this line of thinking associated with?

_____________ is (are) the key factor in explaining the decline in death rates in the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th century.   a.  Improved sanitation   b.  Improved medical treatments   c.  Urbanization   d.  A more varied and nutritious diet

(03.06 MC)Which of the following would be the best way to determine if the ACT scores have predictive validity for performance in first-year college courses?

(03.05 MC)A group of 50 college students volunteered for a study. The participants were randomly assigned to either the control group (quiet room) and the experimental group (noisy room). The participants in both groups were given a list of 50 words to memorize over a 10-minute period. Following a 15-minute break, all participants were asked to write down as many words as they could remember. The results of the study are presented in the table. Condition Average number of words recalled Control (quiet room) 38 Experimental (noisy room) 23 What is the dependent variable in this scenario?

Between 1940 and 1944, real Federal spending increased by roughly ____ percent.   a.  100   b.  250   c.  75   d.  1000

(02.04 MC)A surgeon recently performed experimental brain surgery on a patient with epilepsy. During surgery, the patient complained about feeling discomfort which was a known risk. The surgery was stopped. Following the surgery, an article was written and published detailing the process for diagnosing and treating the patient. Telling the patient about known risks prior to the study meets which ethical guideline?

Which of the following statements presents accurate information about the Standard Oil merger?   a.  The Standard Oil merger is an example of a vertical merger.   b.  Standard Oil was initially organized as a holding company.   c.  The petroleum refining industry was never particularly competitive, and was dominated by a few large firms even prior to the Standard Oil merger.   d.  Following the merger, Standard Oil controlled 90 percent of U.S. refining capacity.

(04.03 LC)You are participating in a game show competition where each contestant is presented with a unique puzzle that requires you to think creatively and solve a problem you’ve never encountered before. Which type of intelligence would support your success in this situation?

(04.03 MC)Your little brother has a big ball of clay. You break the ball of clay into smaller pieces while he watches. He begins to cry because he thinks he now has less clay. Which of Piaget’s stages is your brother likely in?