One reason that social psychologists attempt to replicate the results of their research is that doing so
a. reduces the probability that the results are due to chance.
b. increases the construct validity of the experiment.
c. allows them to examine multiple relationships among variables.
d. increases the likelihood that participants have been treated ethically.
a
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Morton is devising a questionnaire to predict the chance of a marriage lasting happily. Based on the research, which item should NOT be on his list?
a) Do you take pleasure in sacrificing your needs to make your partner happy? b) Do you give your partner space to make his or her own decisions about life? c) Are you affectionate and positive with your mate? d) Are you totally open and honest, even when this behavior might cause your partner pain?
What issue has dominated much work in lifespan development?
a) Which area(s) of lifespan development are the most important? b) How much of people's behavior is due to their genetically determined nature and how much is due to nurture? c) What are the historical roots of developmentalists and life span development? d) How are developmental research studies developed?