Dr. Shaver is conducting an experimental research study to rdetermine the effect of a specific medication on stomach pain. Despite the fact that he should use a "double blind" approach to avoid the influence of any bias, he tells himself, "I won't fall for any experimenter bias. I am more objective than most researchers." Which fallacy is Dr. Shave committing?

In order to learn about toy preferences, Dr. Mackinac interviews children at a local preschool and uses their responses to guide her conclusions about children's toy preferences in general. This is an example of what type of research?

A. experimental B. ethnography C. case study D. survey

A modern spin on the classic Cannon–Bard theory would state that the _____ makes emotional decisions _____ physiological arousal.

A) amygdala; independently of B) amygdala; based on specific C) hypothalamus; based on general D) hypothalamus; based on both general and specific

During intercourse, Ben's penis became swollen with blood. What is this referred to as?

a. vasocongestion c. vasopressing b. vasoconstriction d. erectile disorder

According to the humanist perspective, anxiety results from inconsistencies between one's self-perception and one's

a) ideal self. b) superego. c) reputation. d) self-efficacy.