Which of these is the best example of meta-analysis?
a) statistical combination of results of a large number of studies of psychotherapy
b) correlational analysis of the relation between therapist characteristics and success rates
c) comparison of the rates of spontaneous recovery across different forms of psychotherapy
d) analysis of transcripts for therapy sessions to identify the most significant verbal contributors to successful therapy
A
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of emotion.? a. ?James's peripheral b. ?Cannon's central c. ?the Schachter-Singer d. ?the opponent-process
Which directive approach is used both in individual and group therapies and focuses on a person's immediate awareness?
a. Gestalt therapy b. psychodrama c. rational-emotive behavior therapy d. brief psychodynamic therapy
Which of the following statements about cones in the retina is FALSE?
A. They distinguish among different wavelengths. B. They provide the poorest visual acuity. C. They are most numerous in the fovea. D. They contain one of three different color photopigments.
An important outcome of Sperry's split-brain research was
a. an understanding of hemispheric specialization. b. a procedure for treating schizophrenia. c. insight into the relationships between the central and peripheral nervous systems. d. a technique for training enhanced creativity.