The purpose of a control group in experimental research is to
a. control for the subjects' desire to act according to the experimenter's expectations
b. determine whether a treatment or independent variable actually influenced change in the dependent variable.
c. determine statistical significance.
d. control the dependent variable.
b
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a. narcissistic personality disorder b. dependent personality disorder c. paranoid personality disorder d. obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Which type of sensory receptors is found in greatest numbers in the skin?
a. touch receptors b. warmth receptors c. pressure receptors d. pain receptors
The Oedipus complex occurs during the __________ stage
a. phallic c. oral b. genital d. anal
The research examining the cause of antisocial personality disorder suggests that
A. the primary cause is genetics. B. genetics and environment interact to cause the disorder. C. the primary cause is poor parenting. D. there is no evidence of either a genetic or environmental cause.