Suppose You Were a Graduate Student Studying for a Ph

question 51

Multiple Choice

Suppose you were a graduate student studying for a Ph.D. in psychology in the 1920s. Your advisor was strongly influenced by John B. Watson. Which of the following might your advisor consider an acceptable choice for your research?

• A) a survey of daydreams
• B) an analysis of how specific behaviors are acquired
• C) a survey of sexual imagery in dreams of men and women
• D) an analysis of the thought processes students report while answering test items

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, consisting of both an amino group and a carboxyl group.

Blood Calcium

The concentration of calcium ions in the blood, crucial for bone health, nerve function, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.

Parathyroid Hormone

A hormone released by the parathyroid glands important for maintaining a stable level of calcium in the blood.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.