In a study of school districts in the United States, researchers found that the amount of money that the districts spent on their schools had an extremely high positive correlation with the amount of money they spent on consumable alcohol (such as wine or liquor). This must mean that
A) drinking heavily makes people want to spend more on education.
B) spending heavily on education makes people need to drink more.
C) spending on education and consumable alcohol seem to be related in some way.
D) there are serious errors in the data collection method used by these researchers.
C
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Suppose that a friend says, "I think men and women are equally likely to experience depression. It's just that women are more likely to actually go to a therapist.". Your most informed answer would be:
a. "You are correct, because the gender differences in seeking therapy can account for more than 65% of the apparent gender differences in depression.". b. "You are correct, because women are more likely than men to have the kind of health insurance that covers psychotherapy.". c. "You are not correct, because the major explanation for gender differences in depression is that genetic factors predispose women to experience more depression.". d. "You are not correct; even when gender differences in seeking therapy are taken into account, women are still more likely than men to experience depression.".
Under act 251, passed in 2009, a medical psychologist.is currently defined as a psychologist who is trained in ____________ and who uses medical methods to treat mental health conditions
a. medical anthropology c. medical school b. psychoneuroimmunology d. psychopharmacology
Persons who enjoy challenges and relish a chance to test their abilities, although they tend to excel without seeking riches, are said to have a high need for
a. achievement. b. affiliation. c. power. d. all of these.
Salvatore has extreme perfectionism that often prevents him from completing tasks. He begins his rigid schedule at 6 a.m. and does not deviate from it, even when it would be helpful. Salvatore would most likely be diagnosed with which personality disorder?
a. obsessive-compulsive b. narcissistic c. histrionic d. avoidant