In 1948, Many Southern Democrats Split from Their Party to Support

question 134

Multiple Choice

In 1948, many southern Democrats split from their party to support Governor J. Strom Thurmond because

• A) China had fallen to the communists.
• B) they opposed American membership in the United Nations.
• C) President Truman took a strong stand in favor of civil rights.
• D) they found the Republican candidate, Thomas E. Dewey, more sympathetic to their conservative ideology.
• E) Truman appointed an ambassador to the Catholic Vatican City.

Recognize the ethical guidelines governing psychological research, including informed consent, confidentiality, and debriefing.

Identify the significance of control and experimental groups in research studies.

Understand the impact of demand characteristics and confounds on the validity of studies.

Comprehend the process and importance of peer review in the scientific community.

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The total amount of owners' or shareholders' equity in a conglomerate, after all inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.