One Study Found That College Students' Grades in Introductory Psychology

question 65

Multiple Choice

One study found that college students' grades in Introductory Psychology (Psy 1) was a better predictor of their GPA within the Psychology major than their SAT scores (Meeker et al, 1994) . In this study, the dependent variable is ______.

• A) Introductory Psychology
• B) predictor of GPA within the Psychology major
• C) GPA within the major
• D) college students

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Definitions:

Cultural Value

The shared beliefs or norms that shape the behaviors and practices of individuals within a society or organization.

Children's Development

The physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth that occurs from infancy through adolescence.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.

Status Inequalities

The uneven distribution of resources, rights, and privileges among different groups or individuals based on their social position.