If all the values of one variable are about the same, and the values of a second variable are very different, then the correlation coefficient will approach
a. 1.0
b. zero
c. -1.0
d. either 1.0 or -1.0
C
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a. success and failure. b. experimental groups and control groups. c. treated and untreated groups. d. efficacy and effectiveness.
Selwyn is developing a neuromuscular problem because of a shortage of certain neurotransmitters in his cells. This shortage means that
A. information can't get transmitted across his synapses. B. his cells have too many vesicles. C. there are only inhibitory postsynaptic potentials in his cells. D. the depolarization of his dendrites is too strong.
What can people engage in to experience the positive feelings associated with egotism-based altruism?
A. putting money in donation jars B. community volunteer work C. cleaning trash from a highway D. donating to politicians
Suppose a client believes that nobody likes him and, as a result, he habitually declines social invitations. His therapist works on showing that he does have friends who like him, and suggests incentives to encourage more social activity. This example most clearly demonstrates which form of therapy?
A. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) B. Behavior therapy C. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) D. Psychoanalytic therapy