The AAA Disapproves of the Human Terrain System Because

question 20

Multiple Choice

The AAA disapproves of the Human Terrain System because

• A)the program aimed at using land more effectively for farming does not consider the needs of the local populations.
• B)it forces archaeologists to excavate areas that are not in danger of destruction and have no impact on current research questions.
• C)the AAA would like research to remain focused on American subcultures.
• D)the AAA believes the military should make decisions about which research projects should be funded.
• E)it places anthropologists in positions that would violate the AAA code of ethics.

Identify variables that affect the strength of an attitude.

Analyze the impact of self-awareness on the relationship between attitudes and behaviors.

Understand the basic mechanisms of memory encoding, storage, and retrieval.

Identify and describe the characteristics and functions of different types of memory (sensory, short-term, long-term).

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Definitions:

Construct Validity

The extent to which a test measures what it claims to be measuring, ensuring the accuracy of the theoretical concept it intends to reflect.

Internal Validity

The extent to which the results of a study are due to the manipulation of the independent variable and not other factors.

Causal Relationship

indicates a situation where one variable directly affects another variable, implying causation rather than just correlation.

Statistical Accuracy

The degree to which statistical estimates reflect the true value of the parameter being measured.