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Why do behavioral assessors sometimes set up contrived situations in which to observe behavior?
 
  a) They do not think the setting is an important influence on people's behavior.
  b) Such assessments avoid the problem of reactivity.
  c) They want to see how people respond in unusual situations.
  d) It is often difficult to control the conditions in natural settings.

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Franz Joseph Gall's theory that various psychological faculties are located in specific areas of the brain and can be measured by examining bumps and indentations on the head is known as
 
  a) magnetism.
  b) phrenology.
  c) physiognomy.
  d) non compos mentis.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
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