Question

19 research shows a process by which meaning is made possible a their own nonconscious wishes b another persons consciousness c their own conscious experience d the social construction of consciousness 20 research shows that people who smoke cigarettes are more likely to get lung cancer than those who do not smoke. this research alone demonstrates that a there is a relationship between smoking and lung cancer b smoking contributes to lung cancer c smoking causes lung cancer d there is a predisposition toward both smoking and lung cancer 21 dr. gautreaux is examining a research question and has posited a hypothesis, but his student points out, dr. g., the assumption that you have made cannot be disproven no matter what data we gather! this research study suffers from an absence of a circularity b alternate explanations c falsifiability d operational definition 22 the ability of a research study or psychological instrument to consistently produce a given result is called a operationalization b validity c standardization d reliability 23 a(n) __________ is the electrical signal that typically moves from the neurons cell body down the axon to the axon terminals. a depolarization b action potential c hyperpolarization d threshold of excitation 24 cognitive psychology focuses on studying a the effect of gender, race, and class on behavior b genetics and the effect of genetics on behavior c sensation and the effect of culture on perception d thoughts and their relationship to our experiences and our actions 25 the space between two neurons is called the a vesicle b axon c terminal button d synapse

Explanation:

1. For the smoking - lung cancer question, research showing a higher likelihood of lung cancer in smokers only indicates a relationship, not causation.
2. A hypothesis that cannot be disproven lacks falsifiability, a key aspect of scientific research.
3. The ability to consistently produce a given result is the definition of reliability in research or instruments.
4. An action potential is the electrical signal that travels from a neuron's cell body down the axon to the axon terminals.
5. Cognitive psychology focuses on thoughts and their relationship to experiences and actions.
6. The space between two neurons is called the synapse.

Answer:

1. a. There is a relationship between smoking and lung cancer
2. c. falsifiability
3. d. reliability
4. b. action potential
5. d. thoughts and their relationship to our experiences and our actions
6. d. synapse