Which Statement(s) Is/are True? 1 If Unemployment Decreases, the Opportunity

question 171

Multiple Choice

Which statement(s) is/are true? 1 If unemployment decreases, the opportunity cost of attending college decreases.
2 If men generally earn more than women, the opportunity cost of attending college is higher for men than for women.

• A) 1 only
• B) 2 only
• C) 1 and 2
• D) neither 1 nor 2
• E) impossible to tell without more information

Comprehend the concept of construct validity and its importance in research.

Distinguish between independent and dependent variables and their roles in research.

Recognize the difference between experimental and nonexperimental research methods and the implications for causal inference.

Understand the role of experimental control and randomization in establishing causal relationships in experimental research.

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

The common human tendency to attribute success to personal factors and failures to external factors for oneself.

Success Responsibility

The notion that individuals are accountable for their achievements and should take credit for their successes.

Medical Model

The concept that diseases, in this case psychological disorders, have physical causes that can be diagnosed, treated, and, in most cases, cured, often through treatment in a hospital.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities in an individual.