When a change in the dependent variable could be due to the participant's expectation that change will occur, __________ is a threat to internal validity
a. diffusion of treatments
b. instrumentation
c. placebo effect
d. demand characteristics
C
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Which of the following best describes the difference between the Democrat and Republican view on macroeconomic policy?
a. Republicans oppose government intervention in the global political economy whereas Democrats tend to support intervention. b. Democrats oppose government intervention in the global political economy whereas Republicans tend to support intervention. c. Republicans oppose free trade whereas Democrats tend to support free trade. d. Democrats seek deregulation of trade industries whereas Republicans seek to increase regulation.
In 1947, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the ______, which created the National Security Council as well as the Central Intelligence Agency.
a. Marshall Plan b. National Security Act c. National Civil Service Act d. Foreign Intelligence Act
__________ makes recommendations as to the alteration, termination, or continuation of about 130 state boards, commissions, and agencies
A) The Sunset Advisory Commission B) An ombudsman C) The Legislative Oversight Committee D) The Governor's Accountability Board
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act primarily aims to __________
a. establish a government-run health insurance program to cover everyone who lacks health insurance b. reduce the number of uninsured individuals c. increase the number of doctors who specialize rather than enter general practice d. protect patients from Medicare fraud