A psychologist is collecting data from samples of people who have taken the Sensation-Seeking Scale. Among her findings are these: paramedics have higher scores than accountants and those with high scores tend to like spicy foods
Based on these findings, what aspect of this test is the psychologist most likely working on at this time?
a) norms
b) validity
c) reliability
d) standardization
B
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Wes has always been a loner. He has never much cared for being with other people and does not form relationships easily. He appears to be without emotion. Wes may be exhibiting:
A) schizoid personality disorder. B) paranoid personality disorder. C) histrionic personality disorder. D) narcissistic personality disorder.
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the formal operations stage of cognitive development?
a) High school math and science courses seem to facilitate hypothetico-deductive reasoning. b) Individuals in this stage can think of what might be. c) Teenagers in this stage have yet to master the skill of reversibility. d) Teens in this stage often think they are on stage and that everyone is their audience.