Some people believe that St. John's Wort may be helpful for
cases of mild depression, but the small amount of research supporting this claim has not been achieved in all subsequent research. Which critical thinking concept should have us wondering whether this herbal remedy is really effective or if the placebo effect is a better explanation for these findings?
A) Correlation versus causation
B) Replicability
C) Extraordinary claims
D) Falsifiability
Answer: B
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a. positive b. negative c. curvilinear d. inconsistent
Nick is 89 years old. When he looks back on life, he feels there has been a purpose. Even though things didn't always go his way Nick was able to resolve these situations and move on. He likes to share his wisdom with his grandchildren. Erikson would say Nick exhibits
a. ego integrity. c. ego wisdom. b. ego identity. d. none of these.
Which of the following are characteristics of REM sleep?
flickering of the open eyes and rapid brain waves flickering of the closed eyes and rapid brain waves flickering of the open eyes and slow, steady brain waves flickering of the closed eyes and slow, steady brain waves
Why did all the women in the case study want to marry Dylan, according to evolutionary psychology?
What will be an ideal response?