A research method in which a group of similar people discuss a topic of research with a moderator in order to provide information concerning how people think and feel about that topic is known as a ________ study
a) moderated survey
b) discussion group
c) case
d) focus group
ANS: d
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Although his ability to speak is otherwise normal, a patient suffering from a stroke is having difficulty naming common everyday objects, such as tools. In order to determine which part of the brain is functioning abnormally, his doctor may use which of the following techniques? a. Inject the patient with horseradish peroxidase and look at his brain during an autopsy
b. Do a CT scan on the brain to see what area is not functioning. c. Use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to compare the activity of the brains of the patient and normal volunteers when they are presented with pictures of various tools. d. During neurosurgery on the patient, stimulate his brain to see what part is not functioning.
Which of the following statements is true?
a. A sample's size is more critical than its representativeness. b. Surveys are procedures used to measure and evaluate people's abilities and aptitudes. c. The likelihood of lying on a survey is the same even when respondents are guaranteed anonymity. d. A problem with surveys is that sometimes people lie or misinterpret the question.
Since 1956, sex education has been mandatory in all schools in ____
a. Japan c. Sweden b. Netherlands d. Finland
Those researchers who believe that hypnosis is an altered state of consciousness also believe that it is necessary to use __________ to achieve this altered state
A) ?increased muscle tension B) ?an induction procedure C) ?biofeedback D) ?a hypnotist with a strong personality