In a distribution with s = 20, a score that is above the mean by 10 points will have a z-score of z = 0.50
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A Latina woman tells her therapist that people express surprise that she speaks English with no accent, or when she tells them that she is majoring in biochemistry. The section on psychotherapy in Chapter 12 would categorize these actions as
a. a ruminative style. b. the myths of meritocracy. c. microaggressions. d. stereotype threat.
The discussion of insight in problem solving pointed out that
a. gestalt psychologists emphasized the importance of insight in solving problems. b. behaviorist psychologists were especially interested in the kinds of problems that require insight. c. when people solve insight problems, their confidence builds gradually as they work on the solution to a problem. d. people solve noninsight problems more quickly when they realize that their basic assumptions are not appropriate.
Why are researchers particularly concerned about the effects of heavy marijuana smoking on the user, based on recent studies?
A. Daily use reduces the volume of the hippocampus and amygdala. B. It causes memory deficits that persist at least a year after ceasing to smoke. C. It causes major psychotic symptoms. D. It produces cognitive deficits that are irreversible, regardless of length of use.
Many antidepressant medications a. increase NREM sleep
b. decrease NREM sleep. c. increase REM sleep. d. decrease REM sleep.