Asking friends or colleagues to read and comment on a survey, questionnaire, or test you have
developed prior to using the instrument in a research project is an example of
A) prior testing B) test-retest reliability
C) pilot testing D) split-half technique
C
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Researchers try to create groups that, before an experiment begins, are similar with respect to the dependent variable. The most common way of achieving this goal is through
a. random assignment b. double blind studies. c. the use of control groups. d. by eliminating demand characteristics.
Ralph's longtime girlfriend Amy dumped him during his junior year in college
When asked why he hasn't dated much in the last five years, he says that "he'll never be able to truly trust another woman after what Amy did to him." According to REBT, Ralph a. has lost meaningfulness in his life and needs to make the courageous choice to find love. b. is exhibiting learned helplessness and avoidance conditioning. c. is exhibiting the defense mechanism of regression. d. has an irrational belief that because something once strongly affected him, it will do so forever.