A Psychologist Discovers an Important Research Finding in Her Laboratory

question 247

Multiple Choice

A psychologist discovers an important research finding in her laboratory that is seemingly inconsistent with what other researchers have found.Her new results have profound implications with regard to our understanding of human behaviour.If the psychologist is critically thinking,she should first:

• A)critically evaluate previous research looking for flaws.
• B)attempt to replicate her own findings and rule out alternative explanations for her results.
• C)consider how general her findings are to people living in other cultures.
• D)contact the press and begin publicizing her findings.

Identify the components and importance of selective attention, assumptions, expectations, standards, and attributions in relationship dynamics.

Conceptualize the significance of educational programs in enhancing relationship quality and satisfaction.

Understand the difference between effectiveness and efficacy studies in evaluating therapeutic interventions.

Explore intervention strategies for resolving conflicts and improving marital satisfaction.

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Definitions:

Financial Intermediaries

Institutions that act as a middleman between savers and borrowers, including banks, investment funds, and insurance companies.

Budget Deficit

The situation where a government's expenditures exceed its revenues over a specific period of time, leading to a need for borrowing or spending cuts.

Budget Surplus

The situation in which a government's revenues exceed its expenditures during a given period, indicating financial health.

Public Saving

The portion of national saving that is accumulated by the government sector, often reflected as the difference between government revenues and expenditures.