Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 177

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The returns to college education have been increasing over time.
• B) College graduates earn about twice that of high school graduates.
• C) There is almost no return to getting more education beyond a bachelor's degree.
• D) Grade school deficiencies may limit the number of people entering college, increasing the returns to education.

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Definitions:

Experimental Control

A property of research such that the causes of different behaviors or other phenomena can be isolated and tested. Typically, this involves manipulating independent variables and holding constant all factors but the one(s) of interest.

Naturalistic Observation

A research method involving observing subjects in their natural environment without interference.

Ecological Validity

The extent to which the findings of research studies can be generalized to real-life settings.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a consequence applied that strengthens the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.