Random assignment makes sure that, on average,

A. the group in a study are as different as possible at the start
B. groups are as similar as possible at the start
C. groups are as different as possible at the end
D. groups are as similar as possible in the end


Answer: B. groups are as similar as possible at the start

Psychology

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  a.  ascribed   b.  ideal   c.  specific   d.  diffuse   e.  potential

Psychology

List two applications of technology in clinical psychology.

What will be an ideal response?What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

In contrast to Freud's theory, the neo-Freudians placed more importance on the role of _____ in achieving healthy personality development

Fill in the blank with correct word

Psychology

The stages in Sigmund Freud's theory can be described as ________, whereas the stages in Erik Erikson's theory can be described as ________

a) biological, social b) libidinal, cognitive c) specific, universal d) psychological, biological

Psychology