In inferential statistics, type I or alpha error is:
a. failing to reject a null hypothesis that is actually false.
b. a common error in calculating the correlation coefficient.
c. increased by using a very stringent alpha level such as .001.
d. none of the answers are correct.
D
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a) Amnestic syndrome b) Endocrine disorder c) Organic delusional syndrome d) Convulsive disorder
In experimental research, "blocking" is a technique that
a. helps reduce differences between experimental and control groups. b. is done during pretesting. c. is a part of debriefing sessions. d. involves complex comparisons among several experimental and controlgroups.
Interpersonal Therapy is rooted in the interpersonal theory of:
a) Adolf Meyer b) Harry Stack Sullivan c) Melanie Klein d) Harry Guntrip
When treating an impulsive and problematic child, the worker's most important task is to
A. provide a positive antidote to the child's negative experiences. B. provide the child with painful experiences so that a weak ego can be strengthened with each new mastery of pain. C. provide a warm, protective environment in which the child can freely express himself or herself. D. accept impulsive statements and actions and help the child find constructive way to express them.