Jill decides to participate in research studies conducted by professors in the Psychology Department. Before a study begins, she is given what looks like a contract that describes the study, as well as the risks and benefits of participating. This represents:

A) debriefing.
B) informed consent.
C) demand characteristics.
D) research instructions.


B) informed consent.

Psychology

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Harold was involved in a fight and received several kicks to the head. A CAT scan revealed bruising of his cortex. Harold's symptoms suggest ____

a. that he suffered a contusion b. apraxia and agnosia c. that he suffered a stroke d. that a cerebral laceration occurred

Psychology

The threat to validity that occurs as a result of a natural development that occurs between pre- and post- measurement is called a(n) ____ threat

a. history b. maturation c. instrumentation d. testing

Psychology

Descartes's mind-body dualism is defined as a philosophical view that considers

A. mind to be the product of neural activity. B. mind and body to be separate entities. C. reality to exist only when perceived by an observer. D. the senses as the source of knowledge.

Psychology

When children are exposed to chronic community violence, they may display anxiety and symptoms of bipolar disorder.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Psychology