(04.01 MC)Which of the following scenarios reflects the continuity and discontinuity theme in developmental psychology?

Which of the following was NOT a component of the National Recovery Act (NIRA)?    a.  Set minimum prices for goods.    b.  Set minimum wages.   c.  Set a minimum number of hours of work.    d.  Institute codes of fair practice for various industries.

(03.05 MC)Which of the following scenarios best reflects mood-congruent memory?

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?