In One Study, Prisoners Who Were Found to Have an Internal

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Multiple Choice

In one study, prisoners who were found to have an internal locus of control retained

• A) less information about the conditions of their parole; they simply trusted that it would happen.
• B) more information about the conditions of their parole, as they felt they could have some influence over the process.
• C) less information about their trial and incarceration as they were found to have lower IQs than prisoners with external locus of control.
• D) more information about their trial and incarceration as they were found to have higher IQs than prisoners with external locus of control.

Understand the fundamental processes of testing a scientific hypothesis in psychology.

Grasp the concept of independent and dependent variables in experimental design.

Recognize the significance of non-experimental methods in social psychology research.

Identify field experiments and their applications in studying human behaviors.

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Definitions:

Heritability Estimates

Statistical measures that indicate what proportion of variance in a particular trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences.

Behavioral Genetics

The study of the inherited underpinnings of behavioral characteristics.

Twin Studies

Research methodology involving the comparison of monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins to study the relative contribution of genetics and environment to certain traits or disorders.

Rorschach Inkblot Test

A famous projective test that uses an individual’s perception of inkblots to determine their personality.