Dr. Hefner wants to test the effects of Viagra on sexual desire. Dr. Hefner's research assistant (who is unaware of what the study is testing) randomly gives 50 males the drug while 50 males receive a placebo
(The study subjects are also unaware of the treatment which they are getting.) This would be described as a
a. correlational study.
b. double-blind study.
c. study with no control group.
d. study with two independent variables.
e. study that would be difficult to replicate.
b. double-blind study.
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a. perception. b. motivation. c. learning. d. feeling.
During binocular rivalry, what is the viewer's experience?
a. A totally blank field b. A compromise that partly resembles each of two images c. Two visual images at the same time d. Alternation between one image and the other
Regarding the use of PsycINFO, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. All entries in PsycINFO are indexed using key terms. b. Each record in PsycINFO consists of an abstract, title, source, and notes about the author. c. PsycINFO provides summaries of the scientific and scholarly literature in psychology. d. PsycINFO can create personalized study plans and includes media, such as videos, animations, and learning modules.
Which theoretical assumption is not widely held by lifespan professionals?
A) Development follows predictable, age-related patterns. B) Developmental outcomes are often based on developmental history. C) Development is caused by the environment and people cannot shape their own development. D) Patterns of development and developmental outcomes can be reliably assessed.