In which section of a research article would a reader find a description of what was done in the past and why the present study is being conducted?

A. the results section
B. the introduction
C. the method section
D. the abstract


Answer: B

Psychology

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Cognitive-behavioral theorists emphasize that disturbed individuals ____

a. come from disturbed families b. live in stressful environments c. have irrational and maladaptive thoughts d. are deficient in interpersonal skills

Psychology

All of the following are examples of somatic symptom disorders except ____

a. ?Anne endures excessive stress, and she develops an ulcer. b. ?Betty feels that she has developed heart disease, although she is in great shape physically. c. ?Colleen finds that her legs are paralyzed during the day, but she is able to sleepwalk at night. d. ?Dana complains of severe and constant pain in her back and joints, but the pain does not appear to have any physical cause.

Psychology

How does the evolutionary view account for the presence of sleep paralysis during REM sleep?

a. Sleep paralysis promotes brain development. b. Sleep paralysis allows us to focus our mental energy on problem solving. c. Our energy stores are recharged more rapidly during sleep paralysis. d. Sleep paralysis allows us to avoid getting out of bed and into trouble in our sleep. e. All of the above are correct.

Psychology

Cultures whose members regard the "self" as a collection of stable personality traits are (individualist/collectivist)

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology