A researcher found a relationship between the crime rate in a
large city and the phases of the moon and incorrectly concluded that the gravitational pull of the moon caused this crime behavior. This researcher's error is due to his failure to distinguish between and causation.
Fill in the blank with correct word
ANSWER: correlation
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In the context of treating people from various cultural backgrounds, which of the following is true?
a) Expression of thoughts about illness is the same across cultures as each illness has its specific characteristics and symptoms. b) The way in which counselors convey respect to their clients is culturally determined. c) It is important for therapists to treat all the members of a family as equals across cultures. d) Treatment expectations remain constant across different cultural groups.
What is the main advantage of an experiment over a correlational study?
a. The researcher knows the participants are representative of the population. b. The researcher is better able to draw conclusions about cause and effect. c. The researcher is able to study phenomena within their natural context. d. The researcher can legitimately use a much smaller sample size.
Saltatory conduction occurs only in ______.
A. myelinated axons B. myelinated dendrites C. unmyelinated axons D. unmyelinated dendrites
Anita just drank a 16-oz. latte and is feeling energized. What effects of caffeine have resulted in her increased energy?
A. blocking dopamine and acetylcholine receptors B. additional release of adenosine C. increased activity of adenosine at receptors D. increased release of dopamine and acetylcholine