For the Pearson r, the greater the number of degrees of freedom, the
greater the likelihood of
a. obtaining significance
b. rejecting Ho
c. the sample correlation also existing in the population
d. all of these
d
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Aversive conditioning therapy for alcoholics __________.
A. punishes the alcoholic for drinking by making them sick after drinking B. uses educational and life-skills training to help the alcoholic understand the negative aspects of drinking C. includes family members to try to help the alcoholic understand the harm their behaviors have done D. involves pairing alcohol with something unpleasant, like electric shock
Sally turns in her exam, and no longer feels the pressure of test-taking. She is more likely to do this again next time. This example best illustrates the concept of
a. negative punishment. b. negative reinforcement. c. positive reinforcement. d. stimulus empowerment.
In most research studies, statistical techniques are used to rule out chance as a plausible explanation for the results. In single-subject research, how is chance (or coincidence) ruled out as a plausible explanation for the observed treatment effects?
What will be an ideal response?
Kirsten is an intern who wants to dedicate her medical career to finding a cure for HIV. What has she adopted, according to Daniel Levinson?
a. the dream c. the ideal b. the fantasy d. the direction