________ is designed to systematically investigate a person, group, or patterns of behavior.
A. Conceptual research
B. Applied research
C. Descriptive research
D. Empirical research
Answer: C
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A. reinforcement and imitation B. universal grammar C. a language acquisition device D. biological processes
Animal trainer Bob Jeffers uses rewards to teach his animals to perform circus tricks. Jeffers's techniques are based on principles from which school of psychology?
a. Behaviorism b. Structuralism c. Psychodynamic d. Functionalism e. Humanism
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given a nonalcoholic beverage and is told that it is nonalcoholic. This illustrates a _____ placebo design. A) pre-post B) deceptive C) double-blind D) balanced
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A. later in life and produce more long-lasting effects B. later in life and produce more temporary effects C. earlier in life and produce more long-lasting effects D. earlier in life and produce more temporary effects