In a Study of the Names of Partners Prior to Marriage

question 19

Multiple Choice

In a study of the names of partners prior to marriage, Jones and colleagues (2004) found a tendency for:

• A) Smiths to marry Smiths and Joneses to marry Joneses.
• B) Smiths to avoid other Smiths.
• C) Williamses to prefer Joneses to Smiths.
• D) Joneses to change their name by deed poll.

Recognize how family history studies are designed and the types of samples involved.

Understand the importance of control over variables in laboratory research.

Distinguish between efficacy and effectiveness in therapy outcome research.

Appreciate the breadth of meta-analysis and its role in psychological research.

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