A detailed description of one person or a single phenomenon is called a ______________________
a) between-participants study
b) case study
c) single-blind study
d) naturalistic observation
ANS: B
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a. larger; size constancy b. larger; texture gradient c. smaller; size constancy d. smaller; texture gradient
______ theory states that individuals have five major types of hierarchical needs is:
a. Maslow's b. McClelland's c. FIRO d. ERG
Which of the following best describes the cross-cultural findings when comparing the frequencies of male and female characters in dreams?
A. Although there are a few exceptions, the frequencies found in American samples tend to be found in other cultures as well. B. American and European samples show different frequencies than non Western samples. C. Male characters tend to show up in dreams more frequently in male dominated societies. D. Although a consistent pattern is found in the results from different American samples, no clear pattern emerges when looking at studies using participants from other cultures.
In a recent study designed to determine the effectiveness of antidepressant medication, depressed patients were randomly assigned to take either an antidepressant medication or a placebo. Symptoms of depression were measured before and during treatment. Over the course of treatment, both groups reported decreased symptoms of depression. The investigators still concluded that antidepressants were
clinically effective because: A) those taking the antidepressants had larger reductions in symptoms. B) taking a larger dose of an antidepressant produced larger reductions in symptoms than did a smaller dose or placebo. C) the benefits of taking the placebo tended to be temporary. D) the antidepressant medication was more effective than was a placebo for patients experiencing severe symptoms of depression.