A researcher hypothesizes  that people are attracted to one another based primarily on physical appearance. The same researcher conducts experiments to prove that people are primarily attracted to others based on other factors, such as shared interests and common goals. Which of the following describes what the researcher is doing?

A. random assignment
B. falsification
C. comparative social psychology
D. action research

Answer: B

Psychology

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a. overregularization and object permanence. b. schemes and motor skills. c. assimilation and accommodation. d. egocentrism and centration. e. competence and inferiority.

Psychology

Keisha scored two goals in yesterday’s game. For her next game, she aims to score four goals. According to Lewin and colleagues, Keisha is demonstrating the

a. second motivational phase. b. predecisional phase of motivation. c. paradox of level of aspiration. d. positive bias.

Psychology