The "positive illusions" that characterize most thinking are typically set aside when people set goals for themselves
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Exposure therapy for phobia or obsessive-compulsive disorder is an example of which psychotherapy?
a. Psychodynamic therapy b. Humanistic therapy c. Eclectic therapy d. Behavior therapy
Which statement is TRUE of Tay-Sachs disease?
a. It results in delayed blood clotting. b. It is characterized by degeneration of the central nervous system. c. It is caused by a dominant gene. d. It is linked to the X chromosome.
When a person applies for a job and is granted an interview, they are naturally motivated to present themselves as favorably as possible. How might this lead to intentional or even unintentional "faking"? What forms might this faking take?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is a good reason to choose a between-subjects design for an experiment?
a. the researcher is able to recruit only a few participants for the experiment b. the researcher knows that there may be a practice effect as a result of repeated testing of the participants on the dependent variable c. the researcher expects the independent variable to have only a small effect on the dependent variable d. it is easier to do a between-subjects experiment