13 Questions
In the context of language acquisition, what is the critical period?
The period during which language must be acquired in order for it to be learned easily and fluently.
What is the difference between interdependent and independent cultures in the context of self-concept?
Interdependent cultures emphasize connectedness and relationships, while independent cultures emphasize individuality and self-expression.
What does the Transactional Model (Appraisal theory) propose in the context of stress?
It suggests that stress arises from an ongoing interaction between an individual's perception of a situation and their resources to cope with it.
What are the components of the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) in attitude change?
Central route processing and peripheral route processing
$f(x) = -4(x + 3)^2 + 2$. What does the negative sign outside the bracket indicate about the function?
It reflects the function across the y-axis.
What is self-efficacy in relation to personality traits?
It refers to an individual's belief in their capability to execute courses of action required to manage prospective situations.
What does stable attributional style imply in explaining outcomes?
It entails attributing outcomes to enduring internal factors such as ability or personality traits.
What is the term for the validity that assesses whether the observed relationship between the independent and dependent variables can be generalized to other situations?
External validity
In twin studies, what type of twins are compared to assess heritability?
Identical and non-identical twins
Which approach focuses on the stages of psychosexual development?
Psychodynamic
What type of learning process is associated with the influence of others as 'models'?
Observational learning
'Validity of the assumption that IV causes DV' is related to which type of validity?
Internal validity
What are the factors of personality identified by Costa & McCrae (2008)?
Neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, agreeableness, conscientiousness.
Test your knowledge of research methods and experimental design with this quiz covering topics such as scientific method, hypothesis formation, true vs. quasi-experiments, and validity of causal relationships. Explore concepts related to independent variables, dependent variables, and confounding variables.
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