Assignment 13

PSY 100

1. Research found that people who grew up to be cartoonists typically were raised by parents that were quite strict. (Not really, I just made that up.) Which of the following headlines would be most consistent with the results of that research?

a. Strict parenting increases chance of child becoming a cartoonist
b. Want to raise a cartoonist? Set tough rules for your children
c. Good cartoons are born out of tough parenting
d. Find a cartoonist and you are likely to find someone who had strict parents

2. Read the article "On making the right choice...." As I mentioned earlier in class, a good theory should lead to testable predictions. The tests of those predictions can help confirm or disconfirm the theory. Describe how the theory mentioned in this article led to a testable prediction.

Was the theory confirmed as a result of the studies? Briefly explain.