Which of the following groups serves as a point of reference for a comparison of results in an experiment?

a. independent group
b. experimental group
c. control group
d. dependent group


C

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Studies of children who attended Head Start generally show __________.

A. no significant benefits B. benefits for language and academic skills that mostly fade by the end of grade 1 C. enormous benefits, which last into adulthood D. more behavioral problems

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Which of the following is true of major depressive disorder?

A. About 90 percent of those hospitalized for major depressive disorder are fully recovered after one year. B. preventing reoccurrences of major depressive disorder is unimportant because subsequent episodes of depression seem to remain constant. C. Even though some people only have one episode of major depressive disorder, 75-80 percent will have at least one recurrance. D. Some studies show that Psychotherapy can at times be just as effective as medication for treating major depressive disorder

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Which of the following is an example of a teratogen?

A) organic foods B) the common cold C) cocaine D) genetic defect

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According to your textbook, why would parental marital status make a difference in the development of attachment in infants?

A) There is more conflict between unmarried parents than married parents. B) Unmarried parents typically suffer from depression more than married parents. C) Unmarried parents typically have a higher level of education than married parents. D) Unmarried parents typically are poorer than married parents.

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