Meta-analysis is useful because it

A) compares studies without the difficulties involved in statistical analysis.
B) statistically analyzes the results of many studies.
C) is simpler to use than previous methods of analyzing aggregate data.
D) ensures objective analysis of the results of multiple studies.

The second phase of the sexual response is __________

A) excitement.
B) plateau.
C) orgasm.
D) resolution.

Answering essay questions is an example of the use of recall.

Withdrawing a desirable stimulus following an operant response is

A) negative punishment.
B) negative reinforcement.
C) positive punishment.
D) positive reinforcement.

Modern behaviorists generally believe that

A) all human and animal behavior can be described as simple responses to current, simple stimuli.
B) human thought is the only appropriate subject matter for psychologists to study.
C) behavior is a product of an individual's past history of stimuli and responses, as well as responses to current stimuli.
D) determinism is an obsolete concept.

Open social influence is when the target understands that someone is trying to change their attitudes or behaviors.

Jason belongs to a conservative religious family, and strongly feels that homosexuality is wrong and immoral, although he has never met a homosexual person. After arriving at college, he meets lots of new friends, a few of whom are homosexual. Jason finds that he really enjoys spending time with them. When he is about to graduate, Jason feels that homosexuality cannot be wrong because some of his closest friends are gay and he realizes that they are not immoral. Which of the following concepts can BEST explain Jason's change in attitude about homosexuality?

A) Social comparison theory
B) Self-regulation
C) Self-perception theory
D) Self-handicapping strategy